PHAR1001- Drugs of abuse

What is DRUG DEPENDENCE?

What is the difference between psychological and physical dependence?

Drug dependence is classified on the basis of the dependence producing compound. Name the 6 major groups

Production of dependence

Psychological dependence occurs and is defined as

Physical dependence is

What is the basis for psychological dependence?

What is the basis for physical dependence?

What does ''supersensitivity'' results from?

What are the treatments for supersesitivity?

What are the majore problems of drug dependence and abuse?

Legal issues.

Can you name depressants and their main characteristics?

What are the main stimulants and their mechanims?

Can you name three types of stimulants and their mechanisms?

Pharmacology of alcohol

Pharmacology of Barbiturates

Pharmacology of opiates

Pharmacology of cocaine

Pharmacology of amphetamine

Pharmacology of LSD

Pharmacology of cannabis

Pharmacology of glue and solvents

Pharmacology of nicotine

What are the type drugs that cause physical withdrawal?