Drugs & Society Chapter 6

Why are CNS depressants often mixed with alcohol and what is the consequence

Reasons for mixing CNS depressants with alcohol:- • The CNS depressants take alcohol for the purposes of feeling satisfaction and relief from pressures. • Due to regular intake of alcohol the respiratory functions worsens and cardiac problems might arises. • The other side effects due to intake of alcohol are drowsiness, nervous imbalances, and unusual behavior and may even cause death. • Mixing drugs with alcohol makes individual sense of pleasure but when they becomes addicted it's highly dangerous. "

should the FDA allow sedatives to be sold without a prescription? Support your answer.

Sedatives directly effect the CNS. Sedatives should only be sold through a prescription of the medical practitioner. Using without a valid prescription is highly dangerous which might even worsen the current situation.

Should propofol be scheduled and if so as what category

Side effects of propofol:- The major side effects using this drug may cause failure of multiple organs, bradycardia and nonfunctioning of kidneys. Justification: Henceforth the practitioner should be careful when using this drug for saving life and it should only be used only in emergency situations "

which features of CNS depressants give them abuse potential

The properties of CNS depressants result in slow functioning of nervous system along due to sedative properties that can be abused easily. These drugs produces complete physiological and physical dependenies.

anesthesia

a state characterized by loss of sensation or consciousness pg 187

amnesiac

causing loss of memory pg 187

anxiolytic

drug that relieves anxiety pg 187

antihistamines

drugs that often cause CNS depression are used to treat allergies and are often included in over the counter (OTC) sleep aids pg 187

club drug

drugs used at all-night raves, parties, dance clubs, and bars to enhance sensory experiences pg 192

detoxification

elimination of a toxic substance, such as a drug, and its effects on the body pg 200

why is long term use of benzodiazepines more likely than short term use to cause dependence

individuals crossing blood brain barriers constituent of agents of half life due to its high potentienced

barbiturates

potent CNS depressants, usually not preferred because of their narrow margin of safety pg. 186

benzodiazepines

the most popular and safest CNS depressants in use today pg. 186

REM sleep

the restrictive phase of sleep associated with dreaming pg 190

paradoxical effects

unexpected effects pg 190

What is the appeal of using GHB? Why is it used to commit sexual assaults?

GHB:- This is a psychoactive drug used in the case of anesthetic and alcoholism. This drug is also used to increase stamina in the athletes in illegal manner. This drug composition is used in the preparation of wines and beers. According to the FDA it is also used to treat ED syndrome and narcolepsy. GHB role in committing sexual assaults:- • The GHB role is unfortunately seen in the rape case where there might be possibility of committing sexual crime after taking drug for long period as per the reports. •

Why is detoxification by itself usually insufficient to achieve long term therapeutic success when dealing with severe CNS depressant dependence?

In the present scenario the detoxification process is insufficient in the process of curing CNS depressants in the long term therapeutic applications.• The usage of pentobarbital dose is so severe in the CNS depressants

What type of people are most likely to abuse CNS depressants? suggest ways to help people avoid abusing these drugs.

Individuals that are most likely to abuse CNS depressants are psychiatric patients suffering from nervous imbalances. We can help by taking proper care of abusers Having proper counseling by psychotherapists Should be treated using mediation which reduces anxiety.

why are some physicians careless when prescribing benozdiapines for pateients suffering from severe anxiety

It is short term addiction drug where patient aggravates not aware of the drug properites interpretation of their past experiences forget each case is unique

what dangers are associated with treating individuals who are severely dependent on CNS depressants

:-1. Increase of tolerance due to intake of large quantity of drugs 2. Withdrawal symptoms are dangerous. 3. Multiple organs failure 4. Increase of anxiety and depression

Why did benzodiazepines replace barbiturates as the sedative-hypnotic drugs most prescribed by physicians

Benzodiazepine began to replace barbiturates as sedative-hypotonic drugs because of problems with tolerance, dependence and overdoses. Also could cause CNS depression

Are there any real advantages to using barbiturates as sedatives or hypnotics? Should the FDA remove them completely from the market

Bezodiazepines were introduced to treat anxiety through replacing barbiturates drugs therefore the FDA needs to take initiative to stop selling the barbiturates in the market.

hypnotic

CNS depressant used to induce drowsiness and encourage sleep pg 187

sedatives

CNS depressants used to relieve anxiety, fear, and apprehension pg 187