cocaine methamphetamine Methylphenidate Synthetic Cathinones Modafinil
1.What is this class of drugs used to treat, medically and by users themselves (i.e., self- medicating)?
Morphine addiction- Not affective, proved to be dangerous
Anesthetic in dental and medical practice (Novocain & lidocaine)
Narcolepsy- amphetamine
ADHD- amphetamine
History of anti-obesity treatment- if patient doesn't respond to conventional methods
Self-medicate -- relieve anxiety, depression, guilt
No approved medication to treat cocaine use disorder.
2. b) How effective is the class in treating the disorder or symptoms? Are additional therapies necessary in order to effectively treat the disorder or symptoms?
Treatment programs that are useful with cocaine addicted clients
hospitalization (inpatient stay)
psychosocial treatment programs
. CBT
Relapse prevention therapy
NA or CA - Cocaine Anonymous Contingency management, or motivational incentives, including vouchers The Matrix Model Community-based recovery groups, such as 12-Step programs Mobile medical application: reSETe
3.c) What are the most significant side effects, including physical and psychological effects, addiction and withdrawal symptoms?
COCAINE
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Pos: More energy, euphoria and dysphoria, high alertness, arousal, insomnia, increased self-esteem
Neg: Decreased appetite, aggressive behavior, heart issues, incoherent speech, extremely violent behavior, self-centered related delusions, compulsive motor stereotypes (picking and scratching), inability to track thoughts and ideas, anxiety, fear, withdrawal, agitation, mania, paranoia, and a state of delirium (Zimmerman, 2012)
PHYSIOLOGICAL effects
Increased heart rate (tachycardia), narrowing blood vessels (vasoconstriction), (hypertension) high BP, elevated body temperature (hyperthermia), fatality, seizures, heart failure, stroke, intracranial hemorrhage
Tolerance, sensitization,
methamphetamine withdrawal
Depressed mood, increased anxiety, sleep disturbances, cognitive deficits, and craving for the drug, agitated behavior, reduced energy, and increased appetite
Methamphetamine-induced psychosis
:atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction
Meth mouth
4. d) What is the potential for abuse of this drug class?
High- via IV, insufflation, and smoking freebase. Depending on how quickly it reaches the brain will it put a high chance of addiction on the person who uses.
Chronic intake= severe effects
5. e) What additional information is needed to provide a complete picture of the drug class (e.g., drug interactions, new discoveries, developments, or treatments)?
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