biological interventions Flashcards
what did strain find
meth is especially effective in high doses (80 to 100mg)
what is a problem with using meth
300 overdoses in the uk in 2007
what did davidson find
gum and patches help patients to endure withdrawal symptoms of smoking
what is a problem with using nicotine replacement
it still has harmful effects such as cardiovascular changes
what did nakamura find
35% of vareciline users abstained compared to 23% who used a placebo
what are the possible side effects of using meth
increased sex drive, vomiting, seizures, anxiety
what interactionist approach is best
when used in conjunction with psychological therapies
outline biological interventions
they aim to manage withdrawal symptoms and reduce the rates of relapse.
They can either be:
agonists- mimic the action of a naturally occurring substance, these are safer drugs which are chemically similar to the addictive drugs
antagonists- act against and block the effect of the addictive drug so the user can no longer feel the reward
outline methadone
agonist for heroin
provided orally so that the opiate level in the brain rises slowly and does not produce the same high as an injection of heroin
if the user injects heroin whilst using methadone, the effect is little
outline nicotine replacement therapy
agonist for smoking
it is often other chemicals in fags that act as a health hazard so the patient is provided with a safer source of nicotine
outline varenicline
partial agonist for smoking
attached to nicotine receptors to alleviate cravings and withdrawal symptoms as well as reduce rewarding effects
outline naltrexone
agonist for heroin and alcohol
blocks the effect of neurochemicals that provide rewarding feelings
