Ch 10 Nicotine

Mech of Action: nicotine

binds to nicotinc ACh receptors and excites them, leads to increase in DA that gives stimulant effect

Acute Effects of nicotine

focus, helps memory, munchies, constricted bronchi, dizziness, alertness, arousal, suppress appetite

Chronic Effects of Nicotine

metabolic, cellular and behavioral tolerance
withdrawal symptoms: irritability, cravings, mood changes, weight gain, headaches

How does nictoine affect the fetus and pregnancy outcomes?

high risk miscarriage, SIDS, cleft palate, low birth weight, and risk of depression/adhd in child

Treatments for quitting smoking

nicotine patch or gum, Buprenorphine/Psilocybin, psychosocial counseling, stress management, cog behavior therapy