PSY 375 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Methamphetamine, Adderall, Methylphenidate
2 Nov 2018
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Most widely consumed drugs in the us. Dsm-5 criteria for stimulant intoxication: significant impairment or psychological changes. Accompanied by physical changes (e. g. , change in hr/bp, dilated pupils, weight loss, vomiting, weakness, chills) May cause aggressive tendencies in addition to high. Results from blocking the reuptake of dopamine. 1. 5 million report use in us each year. Most cycle through patterns of tolerance and withdrawal. Withdrawal characterized by apathy and boredom > leads to desire to use again. Black individuals account for close to admissions to. Ers for cocaine-related problems (47%), followed by white individuals (37%) and hispanic individuals (10%) Men were 2x as likely as women to be in the er. Approximately 17% of cocaine users have also used crack cocaine. Nature of opiates and opioids narcotic effects. Natural chemical in opium poppy with narcotic. Used by almost million people in us. Illicit use of opium-containing prescriptions is rising -
