Stimulants, Amphetamines, and Cocaine Flashcards

Flashcards about Stimulants, Amphetamines, and Cocaine

How do stimulants affect neurotransmitter levels in the synapse?

Stimulants increase levels of dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine by affecting their release and inhibiting reuptake.

What are some of the effects of stimulants on the body?

Increased attention, delayed sleep, euphoria, sense of well-being, increased movement, and potentially psychotic-like states.

What was ephedrine originally used for?

To clear bronchial passageways.

What are some symptoms of ADHD?

Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

What stimulant is often used to treat ADHD?

Adderall.

What ingredient is necessary to “cook” methamphetamine?

Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.

Where does cocaine originate?

Coca shrub grown in South America in Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

What is Formication?

A stimulant induced psychosis that produces hallucinatory behavior, where individual feels insects or snakes crawling either over or under the skin.

What are some potential effects on babies born to mothers who used cocaine during pregnancy?

Reduced blood supply to fetus, brain damage or death, lower birth weights, tremors, diminished responsiveness

Which neurotransmitter is responsible for reinforcement or reward?

Dopamine.