PSY E245 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Meth Mouth, Substance-Induced Psychosis, Dextroamphetamine
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Stimulating and arousing effect on the cns. Influence the rate of uptake of the neurotransmitters da, ne, and serotonin. Most commonly used and abused category: tobacco. A few drops in its pure form can cause respiratory failure. Long term cancers of lungs, esophagus, larynx, emphysema, respiratory illness, heart disease. Dependence on nicotine is stronger than alcohol, cocaine and caffeine. Psychological treatments: brief counselling, goal setting, online support, self-help materials. Pharmacological treatment: nicotine replacement (the patch, gum, lozenges etc. , prescription medication (wellbutrin/zyban, amphetamines. Developed as a decongestant in 1930 (used for narcolepsy and weight loss as well as improving concentration) Methamphetamine (speed if injected, ice or crystal in its pure form) Repeated high doses can cause toxic psychosis hallucinations, paranoia, delirium. Similar to meth but it blocks the reuptake of dopamine so more is left in the synapse. In 1800"s was used in cigarettes, inhalants, coca-cola.
