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Psychiatry
Substance abuse
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Post-Graduate
04/25/2009

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Amphetamine (release DA) Cocaine (prevents re-uptake of DA) INTOXICATION
Definition
physio arousal outside cortical control fatigue, tachy, pup dilation, euphoria
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Amphetamine (release DA) Cocaine (prevents re-uptake of DA) WITHDRAWAL
Definition
increased appetite, unpleasant dreams, depression fatigue
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Amphetamine (release DA) Cocaine (prevents re-uptake of DA) TREATMENT
Definition
Antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, bromocriptine, amantadine, desipramine
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Caffeine(adenosine receptor antagonist - ^cAMP) INTOXICATION
Definition
Restlessness, agitation, insomnia, diuresis, GI disturbances, excitement
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Caffeine (adenosine receptor antagonist - ^cAMP) WITHDRAWAL-Tx
Definition
-Headache, fatigue, drowsiness, N/V. -Avoid caffeine, analgesics
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Marijuana (inhib G protein, ^GABA, ^serotonin, lower level of NAC activation) INTOXICATION
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Impaired motor, anxiety, slowed reaction time, conjunctival injection, dry mouth, increased appetite
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Hallucinogens ("partial" agonists at postsynaptic 5-HT receptors) INTOXICATION
Definition
", illusions, anxiety, ideas of reference, depersonalization, pup dilation, tremors, uncoordination
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Hallucinogens ("partial" agonists at postsynaptic 5-HT receptors) Tx - Versions
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-Supportive counseling, talking down, anti-psychotics or benzodiazepines -ASD=<30 days, PTSD=>30 days
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Inhalants (GABA, cross tolerance, cerebellum) INTOXICATION
Definition
Belligerence, nystagmus, lethargy, unsteady gait, crusting/small cuts/sores around nose/mouth
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Inhalants (GABA, cross tolerance, cerebellum) Tx - MC
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-Education, counseling -poor, young, not drug sophisticated
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Nicotine (Ach receptor agonist, activates dopaminergic pathway - speeds/potentiates glutamate flow) WITHDRAWAL
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Irritability, depressed mood/HR, prolonged ^appetite, insomnia, anxiety
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Nicotine (Ach receptor agonist, activates dopaminergic pathway - speeds/potentiates glutamate flow) Tx
Definition
Bromocriptine (prophylactic, #1 tx), buproprion
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Opiates: Heroin, Codeine, Oxycodone (opiate receptors, locus cereleus pathway/noradrenergic), NAC pathway INTOXICATION
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Pup constriction, constipation, drowsiness, slurred speech, resp depression, brady, coma
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Opiates: Heroin, Codeine, Oxycodone (opiate receptors, locus cereleus pathway/noradrenergic), NAC pathway WITHDRAWAL
Definition
"Worst flu ever," yawning, piloerection, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, fever, insomnia, pup dilation
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Opiates: Heroin, Codeine, Oxycodone (opiate receptors, locus cereleus pathway/noradrenergic), NAC pathway Tx
Definition
Naloxone (injected:short 1/2 life) Naltrexone (longer 1/2 life) Clonidine (ease withdrawal) Methadone (more addictive than heroin) LAMM, buprenorphine (detox)
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Phencyclidine:PCP, angel dust (N-methyl-D-aspartate glutamate receptors, prevents Ca ion influx, activates dopaminergic neurons) INTOXICATION
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Assaultive, agitated, nystagmus, ataxia, hypersalivation, muscle rigidity, decreased response to pain, hyperacusis
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Phencyclidine:PCP, angel dust (N-methyl-D-aspartate glutamate receptors, prevents Ca ion influx, activates dopaminergic neurons) Tx
Definition
Nonstimulating environment, restraints, Vit C, benzodiazepines, antipsychotics,
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Sedative hypnotics: barbituates, benzodiazepines (GABA, cross-tolerance, delirium) INTOXICATION
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Impaired judgment, slurred speech, uncoordination, unsteady gait, stupor, coma
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Sedative hypnotics: barbituates, benzodiazepines (GABA, cross-tolerance, delirium) WITHDRAWAL
Definition
Autonomic hyperactivity tremors, hyperactivity; hallucinations, anxiety, grand mal seizures
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Sedative hypnotics: barbituates, benzodiazepines (GABA, cross-tolerance, delirium) Tx
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Barbituates: Pentobarbital challenge test Benzodiazepines (slowly taper dose)
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Ecstasy:MDMA/amphetamine & hallucinogen (serotonin receptor destruction) INTOXICATION
Definition
^Impulsiveness, dehydration
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Anabolic Steroids
Definition
Cardiomyopathy, bone mineral loss w/ later osteoporosis, HTN, DM, mood depression, atypical psychosis, skin atrophy, spont. bruising, acne, low serum K+ levels
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