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Stimulants: Cocaine & Methamphetamine

Basics of cocaine and methamphetamine, including their history, medical complications, treatment options, and techniques to manage overamping.

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Appetite Stimulants, Digestants, and Carminatives in Pharmacology III

Appetite is influenced by various factors including hypothalamic peptides, catecholaminergic pathways, and serotoninergic signaling. Loss of appetite, like anorexia, can stem from both physical and psychological causes. Alcohol can stimulate gastric secretion but chronic consumption may reduce appet

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Understanding New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) and Their Categories

New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) are substances of abuse not regulated by international drug conventions, posing significant public health risks. These substances can fall under categories like synthetic cannabinoids, stimulants, hallucinogens, and depressants, each with unique risks and effects. S

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Understanding Drugs Acting on the Respiratory System for Effective Treatment

Explore the classification and actions of drugs targeting the respiratory system, including antitussives, expectorants, respiratory stimulants, bronchodilators, and mucolytics. Discover how these medications work to suppress coughs, promote fluidity of bronchial secretions, and stimulate respiratory

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Overview of Central Nervous System Stimulants in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Central Nervous System Stimulants encompass a diverse group of agents with various effects on the CNS, including analeptics, methylxanthines, central sympathomimetic drugs, and antidepressants. Analeptics are potent CNS stimulants with limited use, while methylxanthines like caffeine have widespread

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Classification of Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System

The Central Nervous System (CNS) plays a crucial role in coordinating the body's functions and responses to the environment. Drugs acting on the CNS can be classified into CNS stimulants and CNS depressants. CNS stimulants include spinal, medullary, and cortical stimulants, with various direct and i

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Understanding Contingency Management in Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Contingency Management (CM) is a technique that utilizes positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors, such as abstinence from stimulants. By offering rewards like vouchers or prizes for achieving goals like submitting stimulant-free urine samples, CM aims to combat the positive and negativ

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Current Trends in Recreational Drug Use: Insights and Implications

The trends in recreational drug use have evolved over time, with a shift towards Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) such as Synthetic Cannabinoids, Designer Stimulants, and Designer Opioids. Marijuana remains a focal point, now legal in some states for both medicinal and recreational purposes. The

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Review of DRE School and Drug Evaluation Techniques

Explore key topics such as the definition of drugs for DRE purposes, basic drug statistics, review of symptomatology, and vital signs assessment in the context of Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training. Learn about CNS depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and analogs, as well as vital signs like

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Understanding CNS Stimulants: An Overview

Central Nervous System (CNS) stimulants are drugs that stimulate and improve brain functions. They counteract CNS depression caused by various factors but can have adverse effects if overdosed. Categories include psychostimulants, brain stem stimulants, convulsants, and psychotomimetics. Examples su

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Trends in New Psychoactive Substances Seizures and Use

Seizures of both plant-based and synthetic New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) declined in 2018, along with a decrease in global seizures of khat and fluctuations in the use of NPS. Legislation on substances like mephedrone led to a decline in their use, while the use of ketamine increased. NPS use va

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School Handbook Coverage: Prescription Drugs, Property Offenses, Sexual Offenses, Stimulants, & Technology Offenses

The school handbook covers various offenses including possession of prescription drugs, property-related offenses, and technology offenses. It outlines rules regarding medication possession, property damage, and theft on school premises. Students are prohibited from unauthorized possession or distri

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Understanding CNS Stimulants and Their Effects on the Nervous System

Exploring the world of central nervous system stimulants, this content delves into the mechanisms of action of stimulant drugs, highlights the neurotransmitters involved, and discusses the signs and symptoms of CNS stimulation. It covers the use of amphetamine in conditions like narcolepsy, attentio

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Understanding the Impact of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

Explore the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and various drugs on the body, mind, and behavior. Learn about different substances, their impacts, and how our words can shape perceptions. Discover the basics of stimulants and depressants, along with insights into how substances affect the brain and body.

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Understanding Drug Categories and Schedules

Explore the different categories of drugs such as depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and inhalants, along with the classification under drug schedules ranging from Schedule I to Schedule V. Learn about the impacts of these drugs on the mind and body, including examples for each category and sch

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Planarian Observation: Nervous System Activity Study

Planarian Observation involves studying the effects of different substances on a planarian's nervous system. Through remote laboratory experiments, observations are made on the movement of planarians in various solutions compared to a control solution. Results are analyzed to determine the effects o

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Understanding Substance Use Disorders and Their Effects

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NCAA Drug Testing and Banned Substances Guidelines

The NCAA annually disseminates a list of banned drug classes and provides drug education to student-athletes, including mid-year transfers. Drug testing programs focus on prevention and safety, with sanctions in place to uphold competitive balance. Testing includes steroids, stimulants, and recreati

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Impact of Drugs on Society: A Closer Look

Drugs have a significant impact on society, leading addicts to resort to crime to fund their addiction. With limited availability, addicts may turn to more crime. Punishing street dealers may not solve the root issue, as suppliers can easily find replacements. Social drugs like nicotine, alcohol, ca

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Understanding CNS Stimulants and Their Mechanisms of Action

CNS stimulants are a type of drug that increase certain chemicals in the brain, enhancing alertness, attention, energy, and physical activity. This article explores psychomotor stimulants like caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, amphetamine, and methylphenidate, discussing their mechanisms of action and ef

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Optimizing Blood Pressure Measurement for Pregnancy Care

Accurate blood pressure assessment is crucial for predicting pre-eclampsia and placental dysfunction. The Tommy's app offers a standardized approach, including proper technique, validated monitors, cuff positioning, and multiple parameters like mean arterial pressure (MAP) calculation. It emphasizes

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Overview of CNS Stimulants and Their Effects on the Body

CNS stimulants are drugs that primarily act on the central nervous system, with two main groups being psychomotor stimulants and hallucinogens. Common examples include caffeine, theophylline, and nicotine. These stimulants can have various effects on the body, such as increasing alertness, heart rat

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Understanding Psychoactive Drugs: Depressants, Stimulants & Hallucinogens

Delve into the world of psychoactive drugs, exploring the effects of depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens on mental, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Learn about the development of tolerance, physical and psychological dependence, and withdrawal symptoms associated with continued use. Di

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Mechanism and Clinical Uses of CNS Stimulants

CNS stimulants, including psychomotor stimulants and hallucinogens, have diverse clinical uses but are also potential drugs of abuse. Psychomotor stimulants such as caffeine affect the CNS by translocating extracellular calcium, increasing cyclic adenosine monophosphate, and blocking adenosine recep

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Understanding GHB, GBL, and 1,4 BD: Types, Effects, and Risks

GHB and GBL, known as G drugs, are controlled substances impacting brain receptors similar to alcohol. They induce varying effects such as euphoria, relaxation, and sedation. Overdosing on these drugs can be life-threatening due to their fine margin between desired effects and toxicity. Combining G

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Overview of Signs and Symptoms in Drug Categories

Explore the indicators and symptoms associated with various drug categories such as CNS Depressants, Hallucinogens, Stimulants, and more. Learn about the signs of impairment and understand the definitions of signs and symptoms related to drug influence. This session provides an in-depth look into sp

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