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pbhl drug abuse final exam
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stimulants Ans: user feels energized and experiences a sense
of energy/alertness, state of euphoria, or 'high'
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what do stimulants release in the brain? Ans: stimulants
release dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin and roadblock
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reuptake neurotransmitters
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what are schedule I stimulants? Ans: "designer" amphetamines;
no medical use; MDMA/meth
what are schedule II stimulants? Ans: prescribed, accepted
medical use; amphetamine, methamphetamine, cocaine, Ritalin
amphetamines Ans: synthetic chemicals that stimulants
central nervous system; produces euphoric effects +
eliminates fatigue; leads to dependence
what neurotransmitters do amphetamines affect? Ans:
dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine; creates euphoric and
stimulatory feeling
when was amphetamines first synthesized and when were
withdrawn from the market? Ans: created in 1887; withdrawn
in 1971
uses of amphetamines Ans: narcolepsy, ADHD/depression
treatment, weight reduction
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what can amphetamines do to impact the brain? Ans: enhance
fight/flight effect, alertness, anxiety/panic, potent effects on
dopamine reward center
the meth crash cycle Ans: 1. 'rush' user uses over a period of
few days; euphoria, appetite suppression
2. 'crash' after not sleeping/high; end up agitated, hungry,
sleepy
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3. 2-4 days restless sleep/depression; 'binge' goes back to
using
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side effects of amphetamines in therapeutic doses Ans: abuse
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in substance use; cardiovascular toxicities, elevated BP +
damage to vessels
what are the characteristics of meth? Ans: white, odorless,
bitter tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in
water/alcohol
meth Ans: illicitly made over-the-counter meds (eg.
pseudoephedrine); more potent and cheaper to make
1996 Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996
Ans: penalties for trafficking; shut down meth labs; decreased
risk+death
what is the scope of meth use in the US? Ans: 52.9% have a
meth use disorder; co-occurring mental illness/abuse common
with users
common methods of use of methamphetaine Ans: ingestion
via pill, smoking via pipe, snorting, injection
pbhl drug abuse final exam
Questions and Answers (100%
Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
stimulants Ans: user feels energized and experiences a sense
of energy/alertness, state of euphoria, or 'high'
© 2026 Assignment
what do stimulants release in the brain? Ans: stimulants
release dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin and roadblock
Guru01 - Stuvia
reuptake neurotransmitters
Expert
what are schedule I stimulants? Ans: "designer" amphetamines;
no medical use; MDMA/meth
what are schedule II stimulants? Ans: prescribed, accepted
medical use; amphetamine, methamphetamine, cocaine, Ritalin
amphetamines Ans: synthetic chemicals that stimulants
central nervous system; produces euphoric effects +
eliminates fatigue; leads to dependence
what neurotransmitters do amphetamines affect? Ans:
dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine; creates euphoric and
stimulatory feeling
when was amphetamines first synthesized and when were
withdrawn from the market? Ans: created in 1887; withdrawn
in 1971
uses of amphetamines Ans: narcolepsy, ADHD/depression
treatment, weight reduction
, 2
what can amphetamines do to impact the brain? Ans: enhance
fight/flight effect, alertness, anxiety/panic, potent effects on
dopamine reward center
the meth crash cycle Ans: 1. 'rush' user uses over a period of
few days; euphoria, appetite suppression
2. 'crash' after not sleeping/high; end up agitated, hungry,
sleepy
© 2026 Assignment
3. 2-4 days restless sleep/depression; 'binge' goes back to
using
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side effects of amphetamines in therapeutic doses Ans: abuse
Expert
in substance use; cardiovascular toxicities, elevated BP +
damage to vessels
what are the characteristics of meth? Ans: white, odorless,
bitter tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in
water/alcohol
meth Ans: illicitly made over-the-counter meds (eg.
pseudoephedrine); more potent and cheaper to make
1996 Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996
Ans: penalties for trafficking; shut down meth labs; decreased
risk+death
what is the scope of meth use in the US? Ans: 52.9% have a
meth use disorder; co-occurring mental illness/abuse common
with users
common methods of use of methamphetaine Ans: ingestion
via pill, smoking via pipe, snorting, injection
