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Drugs of Addiction
weed, crack
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 3
12/17/2012

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Term
Drug Abuse
Definition
disorder that is characterized by destructive pattern of using substance that leads to significant problems or distress
Term
Drug Addiction
Definition
A disease that is destructive pattern of drug abuse that leads to significant problems involving dependence. A DISEASE DAMMIT
Term
dependence
Definition
physical need for a specific agent that results in withdrawal when the agent is taken away
Term
Marijuana, THC
Definition
psychoactive, disinhibition, enhanced sensory perception, affect coordination memory pain
pain relieving, controls nausea, appetite stimulant, decrease ocular pressure
NO TOLERANCE
Term
Marijuana pharmokinetics
Definition
inhaled - rapid access to brain cross BBB
oral - 30-90 minutes
effects dose dependent lipid soluble
blood test for 3-10 days
Term
Marijuana pharmodynamics
Definition
cannabinoid receptors - GPCR CB1 and CB2
Term
Opioids
Definition
morphine like properties.
analgesia, miosis, respiratory depression, nausea & vomiting
cough depression, gastric depression
Term
morphine Pharmacokinetics
Definition
IV readily absorbed
metabolized in liver to make active and inactive stuff
low lipid solubility
Term
Opioid Pharmodynamics
Definition
mu (most pain relief), delta, k
located in CNS and periphery
60% homology among receptor subtypes
Term
Acute Opioid Toxicity
Definition
Coma
pinpoint pupils
respiratory depression
Term
Opioid Overdose
Definition
Naloxone
antagonist
works in seconds
Term
Opioid Addiction
Definition
Methadone
synthetic opioid
half life 15-40 hours
controlled withdrawal
Term
buprenorphine/naloxone(suboxone)
Definition
buprenorphine - partial agonist
naloxone - full antagonist
decreased potential for abuse
fewer withdrawal symptoms
Term
Cocaine
Definition
stimulate CNS
blocks reuptake of serotonin, dopamine, NE
metabolized in liver
Term
LSD
Definition
Hallucinogenic, odorless, tasteless, pupil dilation, reduce appetite, wakefulness
Term
LSD pharmacokinetics
Definition
completely absorbed after oral ingestion
stimulation peaks at 2 hours
goes to all organs BBB
almost completely metabolized
Term
LSD pharmacodynamics
Definition
inhibits activation of serotonin receptors
tolerance buildup is rapid and reversible
Term
Methamphetamine
Definition
psychostimulant
potent neurotoxin
prolonged post-withdrawal syndrome
increase alertness, concentration, energy.
causes dopamine release, blocks dopamine reuptake
Term
Ecstasy
Definition
stimulant and psychodelic, increased energy, euphoria, will permanantly damage serotonin neurons
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