Pharmacology of Stimulants, Depressants and Hallucinogens | Addiction Counselor Exam Review

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Define stimulants, depressants and hallucinogens  Discuss their ◦ Mechanism of action ◦ Symptoms of intoxication ◦ Symptoms of withdrawal ◦ Short and long term effects ◦ Common street names  Differential diagnosis
3.  Method of administration greatly effects the intensity and duration of onset for various drugs ◦ Oral (slowest) ◦ Inhalation/Snorting ◦ Inhalation/Smoking ◦ Injection ◦ Rectal suppository ◦ Skin patches AllCEUs.com Unlimited Online CEUs $59 | Interactive Webinars $5
4.  Drugs affect everyone differently, based on: ◦ Size, weight and health ◦ Whether the person is used to taking it ◦ Whether other drugs are taken concurrently ◦ The amount taken ◦ The strength of the drug (varies from batch to batch with illegally produced drugs)
5.  Stimulants are substances that act to excite the central nervous system ◦ Caffeine ◦ Amphetmines ◦ Cocaine
6.  Stimulants increase alertness, attention, and energy, as well as elevate blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration.  Used to treat asthma and other respiratory problems, obesity, neurological disorders, ADHD, narcolepsy, and occasionally depression
7.  Stimulants enhance norepinephrine and dopamine.  Increase in dopamine can induce a feeling of euphoria when stimulants are taken nonmedically.  Norepinepherine also increases blood pressure and heart rate, constricts blood vessels, increases blood glucose, and opens up breathing passages.

0:00 Introduction
0:49 Objectives Define stimulants, depressants and hallucinogens Discuss their
1:30 Side Note 2
3:56 What are Stimulants Stimulants are substances that act to excite the central nervous system
6:10 Stimulants: Amphetamines Mechanism of action
8:22 Stimulants Signs of Intoxication
9:55 Stimulant Withdrawal
14:56 Stimulants: Coffee Toxic doses, over 5 grams per day for an adult, A cup of coffee contains 80-175 mg of caffeine, depending on the bean and preparation method
17:28 Stimulants: Side Effects Possible side effects for stimulants, include
19:16 Stimulant Long Term Effects Reduced appetite Restless sleep Dry mouth/dental problems Reduced immunity
21:24 Common Street Names
22:23 Depressant Mechanism of Action
23:48 Overview of Depressants Types include Barbiturates (Sedatives, -barbitals) Benzodiazapines (-lam, -pam) Inhalants (Aerosols, paint, gasoline, glue)
28:20 Opiate Drug Testing
31:44 Opiates
42:29 Benzodiazepines Class of Drugs: Antianxiety/Depressant
43:44 Benzo Drug Testing
52:48 Other Depressants
55:08 Depressant Street Names
55:22 What are Hallucinogens
55:56 PCP: Dissociative
56:05 More Dissociatives
57:00 Hallucinogens: LSD
57:29 Hallucinogens: Peyote Peyote (Mescaline)
57:40 Short and Long Term Impa
All Comments (10)
  • @cartestgroupoy2441
    There is antidepressants what feels also really addictive and can give ecstasy feeling but I suppose everyone knows what they're prescribing anyway or it should be on that level that they try it before they offer their substances to anyone in public...
  • @beinspired4735
    Hello. Are the slides available for download somewhere to follow along? It helps with my learning style to highlight, make notes, etc as I follow along. 😊 if not, it may be something that you may want to think about, even if we have to purchase. Thanks a bunch anyways.