Michelle Lubrano Teaching Concepts of Health Education I Drug Investigation Assignment Spring 2010 Amphetamine Names Street Names Bennies crank black beauties bumble bees copilots crystal meth ID: 208228
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AmphetamineMichelle LubranoTeaching Concepts of Health Education IDrug Investigation AssignmentSpring 2010Slide2
Amphetamine NamesStreet Names: Bennies, crank, black beauties, bumble bees, co-pilots, crystal meth, dexies, heartsBrand Names:Adderall and dexedrine
Chemical Name:
amphetamines,
dextroamphetamines, and methamphetaminesSlide3
What is Amphetamine?(Stimulant and Appetite suppressant) Amphetamine stimulates the central nervous system by increasing the amount of certain chemicals in the body. Main Action of Amphetamine; Increase the synaptic activity of the dopamine and norepinephrine.
cause the release of dopamine from axon terminals.
block dopamine reuptake.
inhibit the storage of dopamine in vesicles. inhibit the destruction of dopamine by enzymes.
Amphetamine primarily used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD).Slide4
History of AmphetamineFirst synthesized in 1887 in GermanyMarketed first in 1992 as a Benzedrine inhaler (asthma)1935 Dexedrine (narcolepsy)1940s –widely used as diet pillsUsed in WWII by military to decrease fatigue1970 10 billion amphetamine pills were produced in USA per yearat least 10% of USA population > 14 years old had used some form of this drug
(dieters, students, truck drivers, laborers, etc.)
Now used for narcolepsy, ADD, & ADHD
**Rated 8.6 out of 10 by Drugs.com**Slide5
Effects of Amphetamines Psychological Effects: low dose alertness, euphoria, increased motor performance and energy, irritability, restlessness, and panic.High doses
brief psychosis, increased aggressiveness, and antisocial behaviors.
Physical Effects:
Body becomes ready for "fight or flight“
stroke, heart attack, or kidney failure
Part of Body it Effects:
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)Slide6
Amphetamines…How do you take it?With a full glass of waterDo not take in evening (insomnia)Don’t crush, chew, or open any amphetamine capsules. Swallow them whole.Only take amount prescribed to youMay also be sniffed or injectedWhat do they look like?Small round pills or capsulesWhite, or clear crystallized, some with tints of yellow/blueSlide7
WithdrawalAbusers can easily become addicted.Amphetamine effects are similar to cocaine. Tolerance Effect.Withdrawal symptoms:Confusion, apathy, irritability, depression, increased appetite and need for sleepShould talk to a doctor before going off of amphetamines if taken for a long timeSlide8
Short & Long Term EffectsShort TermIncreased heart rate Increased blood pressure Reduced appetite Dilation of the pupils Feelings of happiness and power Reduced fatigue
Long Term
Insomnia, restlessness
"Paranoid psychosis" Hallucinations
Violent and aggressive behavior
Weight loss
Tremors Slide9
Recap!What have you learned?What parts of the body do they effect?What is amphetamine?What possible side effects?What does it treat?Slide10
Resourceshttp://www.erowid.org/chemicals/amphetamines/amphetamines_chemistry.shtmlhttp://www.psychpage.com/learning/library/assess/streetdrugs.htmhttp://www.drugs.com/amphetamine.htmlhttp://psych.fullerton.edu/mwhite/475pdf/475Stimulants-AmphetaminesCocaine.pdfhttp://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/amp.html