Drugs across the spectrum ch. 8-9

Rohypnol (roofies)

this is a date rape drug, its a depressant, acts in 20 to 30 min after ingesting it last 2 to 10 hrs, causes relaxation, blackouts, addiction, complete memory loss and death

chloral hydrate ( knockout drops or mickey finns)

this nonbarbiturate induces sleep, works quickly, risk for hepatotoxicity, gastric issues, vomiting, flatulence(gas)

Paraldehyde

this nonbarbiturate sedative is effective and safe CNS depressant, used with severe disturbed mental patients produces bad smell and bad taste

barbital ( brand name VERONAL)

this sedative drug is used to treat anxiety and nervousness, its the original barbiturate

glue( volatile hydrocarbon solvents anesthetic ether nitrous oxide

types of inhalants

Purdue Pharma

what company manufactures Oxycontin

China

what country is believed to have the HIGHEST number of narcotic users?

Afghanastan

what country is the largest importer of opium

Heroin

what drug was used to overcome morphine dependency

6-8 yrs

what is the average addiction time when hooked on narcotics

68%

what percentage of HEROIN users are male and white

mental illness tooth aches headaches coughs TB pneumonia

what was opiate drugs used to treat in the 1900's

accidental or intentional death

when combining alcohol and barbiturates it can cause

medical supervision

withdrawal off barbiturates can be life threatening without

Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB)

also called liquid ecstasy is a neurotransmitter and drug produces sleep and relaxation, can shut down respiratory system

Anxiolytics

anxiety reducing drugs are called what

slow

is death from heroin overdose quick or slow

lipid soluble

Heroin is

they produce a depressed mood altering action

How do barbiturates act on the CNS

800,000

How many people are addicted to narcotics and heroin in America

Opioid

Drugs with CHARACTERISTICS similar to those of opium

tobacco use

Narcotics were advertised as a cure for the addiction of what?

amyl butyl- found in perfumes and antifreeze isobutyl- used to use angina pain suppress the immune system LINKED to AIDS and HIV

Nitrite inhalants they are inhaled for sexual purposes

Dopamine, there for our brain quits producing it

Opiates mimic endorphins in the brain at the receptor sites

opium poppy

The plant from which narcotics are Derived

relaxation and treat anxiety

The second on is phenobarbital and its used to for

anesthetic

The short acting barb (Pentothal) continues to be used as a

sedative-hypnotic drugs

These act on the Central Nervous system as depressants that produce relaxing to sleep inducing effects depending on the dosage

narcotic withdrawal

These drugs are used for the treatment of what Clonidine, buprenorphine, naltrexone, naloxone and methadone

Chippers

These individuals are able to use narcotics with control, they use to feel high not to deal with problems, there not chasing the high?

10-14 days

Typical amount of time needed to detox off narcotics

opiate

a CLASS of drugs derived from opium

importation of chinese workers civil war development of hypodermic needle inclusion of patent medicines

Addictions during 19th century were mostly from what

al

All barbiturates in the U.S end with

Levo-alpha-acetylmethadol (LAAM)

Another alternative for narcotic withdrawal it blocks it for 3 days, more likely to stay in treatment but known to cause cardiac arrest and arrhythmias

PHYSICAL need they do NOT remove psychological need

Antagonist drugs like Naltrexone, Buprenorphine, Nalorphine, Naloxone, and Cyclazocine. ONLY remove

buprenorphine/naloxone

A synthetic narcotic used to treat narcotic addiction

Ultra short acting short acting less than 4hrs intermediate acting 4 to 6hrs long acting more than 6hrs

Barbiturates are classified on the potency and length of time they act

sleep aids seizures anxiety disorders

Barbiturates are mainly used as

rebound insomnia

Barbiturates used for sleep interfere with REM and cause what

seizures, builds up in the body,causes depression,highly toxic

Bromides are used to treat

hostility and rage

Common issues after taking barbiturates

Antagonist

Drugs that block narcotic from producing their euphoria are called

Demerol

Meperidine is also known as

this is a minor tranquilizer relieves tension and anxiety without barbiturate like after effects

Methaqualone(Quaalude)

10 times

Morphine is how many more times potent than opium?

"Hillbilly Heroin"

Oxycontin is also referred as?

Heroin

This drug is considered a performance enhancing drug because it IMPROVES concentration?

laudanum

This drug is mixed with opium and alcohol developed in the 1500's by Paracelsus?

barbiturates and non barbiturates minor tranquilizers

Three main types of sedative- hypnotic drugs

inhalants {gateway drugs}

most frequently used class of drugs among adolescents 12 and 13 yr olds

Naltrexone

opioid antagonist

Anagesics

pain relievers for continuous dull pain

2 weeks

people can become drug dependent on narcotics as soon as

anaphylactic shock

people who die quickly from narcotic use usually die from what

drowsiness, vomiting, nausea, difficulty concentrating, dilated bld vessels, decreased BP, and decreased temperature

people who take narcotics could experience

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poppy plant--opium--morphine--heroin