Cocaine, Amphetamines, and Related Stimulants

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to cocaine, amphetamines, and related stimulants, focusing on their definitions and notable facts from the lecture.

Cocaine

A powerful stimulant drug derived from the coca leaf, known for its euphoric effects and potential for addiction.

Amphetamines

Synthetic stimulants that stimulate the central nervous system, used to treat conditions like ADHD and narcolepsy.

Harrison Narcotics Act

A 1914 law in the United States that regulated and prohibited the use of certain drugs, including cocaine.

Freebasing

A method of using cocaine that allows it to be smoked, which changes its chemical composition for better absorption.

Stimulant psychosis

A severe mental state characterized by paranoia and hallucinations, caused by high doses of stimulants like cocaine or amphetamines.

Tolerance

A physiological state where a person requires increasing amounts of a drug to achieve the same effects due to repeated use.

Withdrawal symptoms

Physical and psychological symptoms experienced after stopping a substance, including depression and anxiety in the case of stimulants.

Crystal meth

A crystalline form of methamphetamine that can be smoked or injected, leading to rapid and intense effects.

Mephedrone

A synthetic stimulant often sold as 'bath salts,' associated with severe health risks and psychotic effects.

Acute effects

Immediate effects experienced after drug consumption, such as increased heart rate and appetite suppression.