Recreational drugs

Question 1

Heroin

Answer 1

Crosses the BBB and binds to opioid receptors –> alter pain sensation, feelings of wellbeing and hormone releases

Question 2

Methamphetamine

Answer 2

Central nervous system stimulant –> increases neurotransmission
- increased focus
- euphoria
- increased HR
- vasoconstricition

Question 3

Cocaine

Answer 3

Blocks dopamine transporter –> allows dopamine to remain in the synaptic cleft –> euphoria and arousal

Question 4

Ecstasy

Answer 4

Increases release and reduced reuptake of serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine –> euphoria

Question 5

Cannabis

Answer 5

Stimulates cannabinoid receptor type 1 and type 2 –> analgesic, sedative, simtulates appetite, reduces anxiety

Question 6

LSD

Answer 6

Interacts with serotonin system –> perceptual disturbances

Question 7

Alcohol

Answer 7

CNS depression via increases GABA effects

Question 8

Tobacco

Answer 8

Acts on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the brain –> increases ach release and metabolism

Question 9

Caffeine