PSYC62H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Nucleus Accumbens, Disulfiram, Addiction
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Psychostimulant: drugs that increase psychomotor and sympathetic nervous system activity as well as. February 5th 2016 improve alertness and positive move: also referred to as sympathomimetics (increase sympathetic ns activity, most psychostimulant drugs are assigned as schedule i, well known as drugs of abuse, common psychostimulants: Contains two psychoactive components: ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. Ephedrine used in the 40s and 50s as a metabolic substance for improving metabolic rate (used for weight loss). Also used to increase alertness in the military. Quite unhealthy due to its effect on cardiopulmonary system. Pseudoephedrine found in many cough and cold medicines. Bronchodilator, which opens up airways allowing for better gas exchange. Pharmacies regulate sales to reduce production of methamphetamine. Amphetamines: class of psychostimulant drugs that share a similar structure. Methamphetamine: synthesized from ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or the organic solvent phenylacetone: crystallized form referred to as: crystal meth, crystal, speed, or crank.
