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49 Cards in this Set
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hallucinogens act primarily on what receptor sites? (1)
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seratonin
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what is peyote?
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a mushroom hallucinogen
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what is mescaline?
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a cactus hallucinogen
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name the most popular synthetic hallucinogen
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LSD (acid)
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name 3 synthetic hallucinogens aside from LSD (acid):
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PCP (angel dust), MDMA (extacy), Salvia Divinorum
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when was LSD created
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1943
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when was LSD most popular?
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1960-1970
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when was PCP created?
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1957
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what was PCP originally used for?
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surgical analgesic
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name the 4 different effects PCP can have?
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surgical analgesic, depressant, stimulant (at lower dose), hallucinogen, psychotic reaction (dissociation to psychotic euphoria, brain damage etc)
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when did all production of PCP end?
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1978
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when did PCP production stop for people?
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1960s
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salvia is ___% as strong as LSD
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10
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what receptor sites does LSD hit the most?
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Kappa and dopamine
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in 1997, salvia was used as a _______ in some countries
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antidepressant
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what forms can salvia be taken in?
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smoke, chew, pill
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stimulants come from what plant?
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ephedra plant
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ephedrine was discovered when?
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1857
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ephedrine was used to help (3):
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asthma, bronchitis, emphysima
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stimulants release what neurotransmitters? (3)
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dopamine, norepinephrine(fight/flight), glutamate (happiness)
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stimulants raise ______ _______ and constrict ______ ______ but relaxes ______ ________
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blood pressure, blood vessels, smooth muscles
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in 1937, stimulants were found to calm children. this is due to _______ _________
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reticular activation. in the brain
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stimulants can stunt ________ growth
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stunt
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____% of world supply of benezdrine, dextramphetamine, methylphenidate used in USA
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80%
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amphetimine salts (adderall) have been known to cause (5)
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seizures, strokes, heart attacks, brain cell death, dopamine/seratonin level changes.
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meth is also known as :
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ice
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cocaine originated where
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south america
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cocaine was first found to help (2):
cocaine was used after that to help with (4): |
fatigue, thirst
depression, whooping cough, heroin addiction, local pain killer |
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cocaine was first isolated in _______
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1856
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cocaine was used in _____ and _____ commonly
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tea and wine
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cocaine can cause (4)
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heart damage (attack, muscles), artery damage, brain damage, bowel damage
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MDMA was first found in ______. and was originally intended for ________ ______ (fail)
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1912, appetite suppression
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2 names for MDMA
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extacy, molly
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MDMA was popular with LSD in 1960, but _____ to LSD
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lost
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______ was popular in the bar scene in 1980
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MDMA
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MDMA was used in _______ and ______ _______
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psychotherapy, rave parties
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positive effects of MDMA (4)
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feel great, sexual arousal, feel warm towards others
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aversive effects of MDMA (3)
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brain damage (seratonin and dopamine issues), strokes, heart attacks
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why are inhalants in aerosols so dangerous?
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because they weren't intended for human consumption.
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what are some negative impacts of aerosol inihalants (2)
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heart arythm, brain damage
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inhalants are a _____ depressant
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CNS
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inhalants have similar effects of _______
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alcohol
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common age range for inhalant use:
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11-17
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inhalants can be used in what 2 forms
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gas or evaporating liquid
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order of 3 countries that use inhalants most
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japan, europe, US
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steroids were originally used for ________
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bones
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the ____ is NOT permanent when using steroids
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bulk
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steroids are an antagonist (suppresses levels) on which 3 sites
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seratonin, dopamine, GABA.
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4 common negative impacts from steroids
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mood swings, anxiety, cancer, diabetes
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