Study Guide-Stimulants
PSY2080 Drugs, Behavior & Society
Study Guide - Stimulants
Dr. Bowen
Terms to know:
Coca Leaves
Coca-Cola
Sigmund Freud
Formication
Cocaine
Kindling effect
Cocaine hydrochloride
Free-base cocaine
Crack cocaine
Cocaine psychosis
Speedball
Amphetamine
d-amphetamine
Methamphetamine
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Amphetamine psychosis
Crystal Meth (“Ice”)
Methcathinone
Dr. W.S. Halsted
ADHD
Methylphenidate
Cocaethylene
Ephedrine
Sympathomimetic
Narcolepsy
Crank
Concepts to know:
Trace the history of cocaine use from the ancient Inca to the present. Know the legal controls placed on cocaine.
Describe the various forms and the routes of administration for cocaine and amphetamines.
What are the major effects of psychomotor stimulants? How do the effects differ by routes of administration and why?
Discuss the brain mechanisms by which cocaine and amphetamine produces pleasure.
Compare and contrast the major effects of cocaine and the amphetamines.
Describe the cocaine withdrawal syndrome. What neural mechanisms might be related to these symptoms? According to the MTF data about what percent of high school seniors and young adults have used cocaine at any time in their life? How do these rates vary by age and education?
How does current use of cocaine related to age, ethnicity and sex?
According to DAWN data, in what age range and race are cocaine related emergency room visits and deaths most common?
Which neurotransmitters are affected by cocaine and what is the major mechanism of action?
How does this differ from the major action of Amphetamines?
In what 4 ways may cocaine prove fatal to the user?
What are some of the clinical uses of amphetamines? What are some of the problems with using amphetamines in depression and/or weight control?
What are some of the treatment programs available for stimulant abuse? What types of treatment are available?
How is ADHD diagnosed? Characterize the data supporting the use of
Study Guide - Stimulants
Dr. Bowen
Terms to know:
Coca Leaves
Coca-Cola
Sigmund Freud
Formication
Cocaine
Kindling effect
Cocaine hydrochloride
Free-base cocaine
Crack cocaine
Cocaine psychosis
Speedball
Amphetamine
d-amphetamine
Methamphetamine
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Amphetamine psychosis
Crystal Meth (“Ice”)
Methcathinone
Dr. W.S. Halsted
ADHD
Methylphenidate
Cocaethylene
Ephedrine
Sympathomimetic
Narcolepsy
Crank
Concepts to know:
Trace the history of cocaine use from the ancient Inca to the present. Know the legal controls placed on cocaine.
Describe the various forms and the routes of administration for cocaine and amphetamines.
What are the major effects of psychomotor stimulants? How do the effects differ by routes of administration and why?
Discuss the brain mechanisms by which cocaine and amphetamine produces pleasure.
Compare and contrast the major effects of cocaine and the amphetamines.
Describe the cocaine withdrawal syndrome. What neural mechanisms might be related to these symptoms? According to the MTF data about what percent of high school seniors and young adults have used cocaine at any time in their life? How do these rates vary by age and education?
How does current use of cocaine related to age, ethnicity and sex?
According to DAWN data, in what age range and race are cocaine related emergency room visits and deaths most common?
Which neurotransmitters are affected by cocaine and what is the major mechanism of action?
How does this differ from the major action of Amphetamines?
In what 4 ways may cocaine prove fatal to the user?
What are some of the clinical uses of amphetamines? What are some of the problems with using amphetamines in depression and/or weight control?
What are some of the treatment programs available for stimulant abuse? What types of treatment are available?
How is ADHD diagnosed? Characterize the data supporting the use of