Transcript Some basic info for me

Fields of study that study drugs
can include:
• Pharmacology
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•the science or study of drugs, their
preparation, properties uses and effects
Fields of study that study drugs
can include:
• Pharmacology
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•Pharmacy – the art and science of
preparing and science of preparing and
dispensing drugs and medicine
Fields of study that study drugs
can include:
• Pharmacology
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•Pharmacy •Psychopharmacology • study of the effects of drugs on behavior
When did it all begin?
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"any chemical entity or mixture of entities
other than those required for the
maintenance of normal health (like food) that
alters biological function and/or structure”.
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any chemical entity or mixture of entities
other than those required for the
maintenance of normal health (like food) that
alters behavior (ie alters nervous system
function)
•Is caffeine a drug?
• Can it be abused?
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According to behavioral effects?
According to pharmacological effects?
Effects on Society?
Chemical Make-up?
legal vs illicit?
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Origin
◦ opiate drugs derived from poppy plant
 opium, morphine, codeine
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Mechanism of Action
◦ similarity of how they work
 alcohol, other sedative-hypnotics
 only problem - still learning how many drugs work
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Therapeutic Use
◦ why the drug is taken
 pain killers, antidepressants, etc.
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Site of Action
◦ where do they produce their effects
 ex. Alcohol’s effects on CNS;
 limited since drugs have multiple effects
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Chemical Structures
◦ benzodiazepenes
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Street Name
◦ uppers; downers, etc
chemical structure
chemical name N-(-4-hydroxyphenyl)
acetamide
generic name or nonproprietary name
acetaminophen
- can be useful sometimes because they
give clue to the nature of the drug
ex. bz, local anesthetics
** textbooks, scientific discussions of drug
use generic name
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Chemical Structures
◦ benzodiazepenes
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Street Name
◦ uppers; downers, etc
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Drugs are not “good” or “bad”
Every drug has multiple effects
The effects of a drug depends on the
amount of drug taken (a relationship
exists).
The effect of any psychoactive drug
depends on the individual’s history
and/or expectations (among other
things).
Each individual’s definition and belief
about drugs and drug abuse tends
to be limited by their own previous history,
experiences, etc...
Each individual’s definition and belief
about drugs and drug abuse tends
to be limited by their own previous history,
experiences, etc...
Recall events in your life that influenced
how you look at drugs -
Each individual’s definition and belief
about drugs and drug abuse tends
to be limited by their own previous history,
experiences, etc...
Recall events in your life that influenced
how you look at drugs -
What were the most important factors
influencing your perception of drugs?
Your name (what you would like to be
called)
2. Current status (fresh, soph, jr, sr)
3. Specific topics of interest (related to this
course)
4. Email address
5. Previous bio experience
6. Do you have the latest powerpoint (ppt or
pptx extension)?
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