Psych 265 wsu exam 2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What constitutes a drug as a "high-efficacy stimulant"? How does this differ from other drugs? - Answer-A high-efficacy stimulant is a substance that has a strong ability to increase alertness, energy levels, and cognative function. (Ex. Amphetamines, adderall, methamphetamine). These drugs act by increasing the release and blocking the reputable of certain neurotransmitters, like dopamine and norepinephrine, in the brain. This differs from other classes of drugs, such as low-efficacy stimulan...

Compare and contrast amphetamine vs. cocaine in their mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, clinical uses, and DEA scheduling. - Answer-Amp - Causes neuronal release of NE and DA, Cocaine - Prevents Neuronal reuptake of NE and DA, but increase synaptic levels increase activation of NE and DA Describe the pharmacokinetic differences between cocaine hydrochloride and cocaine freebase. - Answer-Cocaine - Leaves of Coca Plant, (Injection, Oral, Snorting), Bioavaliability 70-75%, Longer Durat...