BPS 1101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Analgesic, Ergotamine, Methamphetamine
18 Apr 2019
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High dose = euphoria/agression: due to a high dopamine stimulation, could use as inhaler; designed to be used multiple times. Street drugs: prisoners took apart these tubes and extracted the complete amphetamine dose by mixing it with coca-cola. This allows the drug to be dissolved into the liquid and made it easier to consume - but they could easily od: amphetamines have the same effect as. Amphetamines were used to treat depression: prescribe to rich and famous; jfk. Dr. feelgood": this bad reputation started in california. Methamphetamine: potent vasocontrictor; large doses might have issues with circulation (usually in the face). Teeth rotting and face sores that dont heal. Powerful painkiller: poisonous latex that protects plant from getting eaten. Drying out = opium (pain killer and recreational): a lo of drugs are smoked because the gas exchange in lungs/nose is very quick, hypodermic syringe; allows easier consumption.
