PS268 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Caffeine, Xanthine, Inhalant
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Does not make kids hyper. Can of coke, small but much less medication. Red bull potent cns effects: cola nut, late 1800s developed as a nerve tonic. Ingredients: caramel, fruit flavouring, phosphoric acid, caffeine, secret mix called merchandise no. Cancer: caffeine is not a risk factor. Heart disease: high intake may increase risk for heart attack, particularly for individuals with other risk factors. Effects: high consumption reduces a woman"s chance of becoming pregnent, slows the growth of the fetus. Caffeine intoxication: recent consumption of >250 mg of caffeine. Uniquely specipies amount of intake (only item on dsm- 5: 5 or more of the following shortly after caffeine intake. Nitrous oxide: disovered in late 1700s, laughing gas lead to nitrous oxide parties, pain- free dental process. Anesthetics: when inhaled result in a rapid loss of consciousness (anesthesia, important uses in surgery, used in lower doses to produce intoxication.
