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Which of the following neurotransmitters are classified as catecholamines?

  • Serotonin
  • Glutamate
  • Dopamine (correct)
  • GABA
  • What distinguishes natural amphetamines from synthetic ones?

  • Natural amphetamines cause less tolerance than synthetic forms.
  • Natural amphetamines are derived from plants while synthetic ones are chemically produced. (correct)
  • Natural amphetamines are more effective than synthetic versions.
  • Synthetic amphetamines have been used for clinical treatments historically.
  • Which of the following is NOT considered an amphetamine-like stimulant?

  • Pipradrol
  • Methylphenidate
  • Caffeine (correct)
  • Lisdexamfetamine
  • What is a common psychomotor effect of stimulants like amphetamines and cocaine?

    <p>Increased alertness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pairs correctly links a specific motivation for consumption of stimulants to its desired effect?

    <p>Alertness - Diminished appetite (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant discovery was made by Koller regarding cocaine?

    <p>Cocaine has anesthetic properties. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about amphetamines is accurate?

    <p>Amphetamines were used by soldiers during WWII to combat fatigue. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was cocaine used in the late 1800s according to the historical context provided?

    <p>As an ingredient in various beverages. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the perception of methamphetamines in Australia as of 2016?

    <p>Recognized as the drug causing the most deaths. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original use of coca leaves by the Incas?

    <p>As a form of payment for labor. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Stimulants

    Drugs that increase the transmission of epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin.

    Amphetamines

    Stimulant drugs, both natural (like ephedrine) and synthetic (like methamphetamine and methylphenidate), that increase the release and reuptake of neurotransmitters.

    Neurotransmitters in Stimulant Effects

    Stimulants impact neurotransmitters like epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin, leading to their psychomotor effects.

    Amphetamine Types

    Different forms of amphetamines include d-amphetamine, l-amphetamine, dl-amphetamine, and methamphetamine. Methylphenidate (MPH/Ritalin) is an amphetamine-like stimulant.

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    Stimulant History

    Stimulant use dates back to natural sources like ephedrine. Today, synthetic forms have become widely available, used medically and recreationally.

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    Cocaine source

    Cocaine is extracted from the coca plant, native to South America.

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    Cocaine-like drugs

    Substances similar to cocaine in their effects, including naturally occurring ones such as cathinone and synthetic ones

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    Amphetamine history

    Amphetamines, like ephedrine, have a long history of use, going back thousands of years in China, with their properties and medical applications being understood and refined over decades from the isolation of ephedrine in the 1880s to widespread use in the mid-20th century

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    Australia's meth concern

    In Australia, methamphetamine use is a significant concern, surpassing other drugs in terms of public perception of harm and reported deaths.

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    Cocaine's early uses

    Cocaine was considered sacred by the Incas, used as currency, and had its active ingredient isolated in the 1840s, becoming associated with various treatments and beverages in the late 1800s

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