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What is the primary mechanism through which ethanol exhibits sedative effects?
What is the primary mechanism through which ethanol exhibits sedative effects?
Which withdrawal symptom is associated with alcohol use?
Which withdrawal symptom is associated with alcohol use?
What role does disulfiram play in the treatment of alcohol dependence?
What role does disulfiram play in the treatment of alcohol dependence?
Which is NOT a clinical feature of alcohol intoxication?
Which is NOT a clinical feature of alcohol intoxication?
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What treatment is commonly indicated for opioid toxicity?
What treatment is commonly indicated for opioid toxicity?
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Which of the following is associated with PCP use?
Which of the following is associated with PCP use?
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What is a unique characteristic of synthetic opioids regarding withdrawal symptoms?
What is a unique characteristic of synthetic opioids regarding withdrawal symptoms?
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What treatment is commonly utilized for agitation during PCP withdrawal?
What treatment is commonly utilized for agitation during PCP withdrawal?
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What describes the difference between dependence and addiction?
What describes the difference between dependence and addiction?
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What is the main neurobiological mechanism that all addictive drugs act upon?
What is the main neurobiological mechanism that all addictive drugs act upon?
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Which of the following drugs primarily acts as a local anesthetic and vasoconstrictor?
Which of the following drugs primarily acts as a local anesthetic and vasoconstrictor?
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In which type of receptor does lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) primarily exert its effects?
In which type of receptor does lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) primarily exert its effects?
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What is a common withdrawal symptom associated with cocaine use?
What is a common withdrawal symptom associated with cocaine use?
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Which class of drugs does amphetamine belong to, based on its chemical structure?
Which class of drugs does amphetamine belong to, based on its chemical structure?
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What contributes to the stimulating effects of nicotine in the brain?
What contributes to the stimulating effects of nicotine in the brain?
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Which of the following effects is associated with the intoxication of marijuana?
Which of the following effects is associated with the intoxication of marijuana?
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What aspect of ethanol is relevant to its use in alcoholic beverages?
What aspect of ethanol is relevant to its use in alcoholic beverages?
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What is a hallmark feature of addiction?
What is a hallmark feature of addiction?
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Which aspect of amphetamine metabolism is significant in its elimination?
Which aspect of amphetamine metabolism is significant in its elimination?
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Which statement about cannabinoids found in marijuana is accurate?
Which statement about cannabinoids found in marijuana is accurate?
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What is the main mechanism of action (MoA) for cocaine?
What is the main mechanism of action (MoA) for cocaine?
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Which symptom is associated with nicotine withdrawal?
Which symptom is associated with nicotine withdrawal?
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Study Notes
Addiction Management: Key Concepts
- Dependence vs. Addiction: Dependence involves withdrawal symptoms when the substance is removed, while addiction is compulsive use despite negative consequences, often triggered by cravings. Dependence is primarily physical; addiction is psychological, characterized by compulsive drug-seeking and relapse. Dependence often arises from chronic use, but only a small percentage of users become addicted.
Mechanisms of Addiction
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Dopamine System: All addictive drugs activate the mesolimbic dopamine system, highlighting the crucial role of dopamine mechanisms.
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Tolerance: Chronic exposure to addictive drugs leads to brain adaptations (down-regulation/up-regulation).
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Withdrawal: Withdrawal symptoms arise after drug exposure ends, exhibiting the adaptive changes.
Drug Classes and Mechanisms
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G-protein Coupled Receptors: Opioids, cannabinoids, GHB, LSD, mescaline, psilocybin.
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Ionotropic Receptors/Ion Channels: Nicotine, alcohol, benzodiazepines, phencyclidine, ketamine.
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Biogenic Amine Transporters: Cocaine, amphetamine, ecstasy.
Specific Drug Examples
Cocaine
- Mechanism of Action (MoA): Inhibits sodium channels, blocks dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine reuptake. The effect on dopamine is primarily responsible for its addictive qualities.
- Targets: Sodium channels, dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine transporters.
- Intoxication: Euphoria, hyperactivity, suppression of appetite, local anesthesia, pupil dilation, aggressiveness, psychosis, possible sudden death.
- Toxicity: Agitation, convulsions, hypertension, coronary insufficiency, hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis, renal impairment.
- Withdrawal: Restlessness, headache, hunger, depression, irritability, insomnia/hypersomnia, strong craving.
- Treatment: Diazepam, Phentolamine (cardiovascular), Hyperthermia (immersion), potentially Nitroglycerine and beta-blockers (but with caution).
Amphetamines
- Structure: Similar to catecholamine neurotransmitters.
- MoA: Enters nerve terminals, displaces neurotransmitters, inhibiting reuptake, and stimulating release.
- Targets: Synaptic vesicular amine transporters, monoamine oxidase, dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin transporters.
- Effects: Elevated catecholamines leading to arousal and reduced sleep; effects on dopamine leading to euphoria and psychosis; serotonin-related effects such as hallucinations and anorexia.
- Toxicity: Hyperthermia, respiratory depression, seizures, metabolic acidosis, renal failure, hepatic injury, coma.
LSD
- MoA: Activates serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, increasing glutamatergic transmission. Repeated use rapidly induces downregulation.
- Target: Serotonin 5-HT2A receptor.
- Effects: Mood alteration, hallucinations, altered perception, possible panic ("bad trips").
Marijuana
- Components: THC and CBD are cannabinoids.
- MoA: THC acts on CB1 and CB2 receptors, while CBD negatively modulates CB1 receptors.
- Effects: Increased appetite, pain reduction, emotional/cognitive changes, anxiety, paranoia, altered time perception, social withdrawal, dry mouth.
Nicotine
- MoA: Binds to nicotinic cholinergic receptors in the brain and autonomic ganglia, stimulating neurons.
- Targets: Nicotinic cholinergic receptors (various subtypes).
- Intoxication: Restlessness, insomnia, anxiety, anorexia, arrhythmias, loss of appetite, sweating, diarrhea, nausea.
- Withdrawal: irritability, headaches, anxiety, weight gain, cravings, bradycardia, difficulty concentrating, and insomnia.
Ethanol
- MoA: Alters cell membranes, ion channels, enzymes, and receptors. Binds to GABA and glycine receptors, inhibiting NMDA receptors.
- Intoxication: Disinhibition, emotional liability, slurred speech, ataxia, aggression, blackouts, hallucinations, memory impairment.
- Withdrawal: Tremor, tachycardia, hypertension, malaise, nausea, seizures, delirium tremens.
- Treatment: Disulfiram, naltrexone, acamprosate.
Barbiturates
- Toxicity: Respiratory depression, and anxiety, seizures, and delirium during withdrawal.
- Treatment: sodium bicarbonate.
Opioids
- Effects: CNS depression, nausea, vomiting, sedation, decreased pain perception, respiratory depression and pupil constrictions
- Withdrawal: Increased sympathetic activity, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, diaphoresis, rhinorrhea, piloerection, yawning, stomach cramps, myalgias, arthralgias, restlessness, anxiety, anorexia.
- Treatment: Naloxone, methadone, or buprenorphine.
PCP
- Effects: Belligerence, impulsiveness, psychomotor agitation, nystagmus, hyperthermia, tachycardia, psychosis, homicidality.
- Withdrawal: Recurrence of symptoms due to reabsorption in GI tract.
- Treatment: antipsychotics and benzodiazepines.
Synthetic Opioids, Bath Salts
- Synthetic opioids: Associated with MPTP-induced Parkinson's-like disorders. No withdrawal.
- Bath salts: Agitation, combativeness, delirium, psychosis (lasting weeks); No withdrawal.
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Test your understanding of addiction management concepts, including the differences between dependence and addiction, the mechanisms of addiction, and drug classes involved. This quiz covers key topics such as the dopamine system, tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms in the context of substance use. Enhance your knowledge of addiction psychology and treatment approaches.
