Psychoactive Drugs In Neuropsychiatry

Question 1

What is a psychoactive drug?

Answer 1

A drug that has a recognisable effect on subjective mental experience

Question 2

What is the synthetic cannabis Nabilone used for?

Answer 2

Nausea and vomiting in chemotherapy
Agitation in dementia

Question 3

What cannabis based treatment is used for MS?

Answer 3

Sativex for spasticity (must be prescribed by MS expert)

Question 4

What is modafinil used for?

Answer 4

ADHD
Fatigue in
-Narcolepsy
-TBI
-Chronic fatigue syndrome drome

Question 5

What is methylphenidate used for?

Answer 5

Alzheimer’s apathy
Depression apathy
TBI cognitive function

Question 6

What is a potential NPD sequela of amphetamine use?

Answer 6

Psychosis (which bred the theory of dopamine in psychosis)

Question 7

What uses have MDmA had in clinical research?

Answer 7

MDMA assisted therapy for PTSD and depression

Question 8

What are the potential psychiatric applications of ketamine?

Answer 8

Depression
Suicidality
FND

Question 9

What applications of psychedelics have shown efficacy?

Answer 9

Depression
Addiction
Palliative care
Anxiety
OCD

Question 10

What are the stages of psychedelic therapy?

Answer 10

Preparation
Dosing
Integration