作者：Joseph Gonzales 5 年以前
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Drug Concept Map
The text outlines the addictive nature and classification of certain substances, particularly focusing on methamphetamine and tobacco. Methamphetamine, a stimulant, mainly affects the brain and central nervous system, leading to severe health concerns such as violent outbursts, paranoia, and insomnia.
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Depressant Alpharolam Broken up and snorted TAken as pill Less than 6 mg. per day Effects on Body Depresses CNS Early effects similar to alcohol Stops Anxiety Causes Calm Feeling Taken as a pill Serious withdrawal Increased suicidal thoughts Memory damage Easy to O.D. Dangerous when mixed with alcohol Breaches Brain body barrier GABA is natural tranquilizer Slows Brain Activity Binds to GABA Recptor Produces Available by prescription only Schedule IV Mild risk for dependence Xanax Anxity Confusion More criminalized than Cocaine Addictive Outlawed in 1983 Enforced by DEA Schedule II Drug How its Used MOstly used illegally Intravenously USed to aid weightloss Produces Neurochemicals Decreased white matter Increased Neuron Death Effects serotonin neurons Craved to prevent crash Triggers dopamine release Not recycled Violent outbursts Paranoia Insomnia Liquid Meth Meth Tablets Crystal Meth Crack Effects on the Body Can last 12 Hours Increased energy and alertness Euphoria Intense inital rush Effects CNS Mainly Effects Brain Pill or ingested Injected Pipes Methamphetamine Common Forms Foods Energy drinks soda Tobacco Routes of Administration Available to anyone of legal age in most stores Effects on The Body Loss of sense of smell and taste May improve memory Lightheaded Drop in blood pressure Accelerated heart rate How its used Snorted Gum/Patches Hookah Chewing tobacco Smoked Vaped Rolled Pipe Concerns COPD and Bronchitis 80% of lung cancer cases are
previous smokers More addictive than heroin How it Works Central Nervous System Produces psychoactive neurochemicals Reinforces drug taking behavior Ups sugar production to fight appetite Brain Dopamine release less
prominent than other drugs Causes release of adrenaline Nicotine has positive working brain effects 18 in Washington 21 in Oregon Age 18 or 21 depending by state Regulated by FDA
as of 2009 Common forms Swishers Nicorette Gum Chew JUUL Cigarettes Caffeine Routes of administration Energy Drinks Caffine powder Found in foods and drinks commonly Effects on the body Accelerated Heart Rate Treats Migraines Can cause Anxiety Alertness Wakefullness Regulations No age restriction beyond High caffeine
energy drinks Not mandatory to be listed when
included in dietary supplements 60 mg of caffeine max in cola drinks Classification Stimulant
