Psychology 2020A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: University Of Manchester, Speakeasy, Disinhibition

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2020A/B
• Professor: Riley Hinson

Document Summary

Drug: a chemical compound that may produce psychological, behavioural, and physiological effects. Psychoactive effects: alterations in cognitive, behavioural, and motor processes. Chemical: type of molecule and the location of chemical groups on the molecule. Generic (nonproprietary): commonly used name that can be used by any company marketing the drug. Trade (proprietary): given by company, only to be used by that company. Street: derivatives of trade, or refer to some physical aspect of purported effect. Pharmacokinetics: administration, absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of the drug. Pharmcodynamics: processes involved in the interaction of the drug with receptors at the site of action. Mucous membranes (nose, eyes, vagina, rectum, across skin) Bagging spraying of inhalant in a bag, placing bag over mouth and inhaling. Blood volume : peritoneal cavity> muscles> under the skin. Skin popping: subcutaneous injections of illicit drugs. Oral: must be lipid soluble for absorption from digestive system. Weak acids ionize in alkaline and become less ionized in acidic.