MISCELLANEOUS
Most effective form of birth control
Birth control pill
Serotonergic hallucinogens act on this neurotransmitter
Serotonin
Greatest advance in psychopharmacology
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Cigar filled with marijuana
Blunt
They promote lean muscle mass
Steroids
Stages of cocaine abstinence
Crash, withdrawal, extinction
Sudden reoccurrence of a hallucinogenic drug experience (LSD)
Flashback
Group of drugs that account for a small % of all psychiatric prescriptions
Antipsychotics
% of Americans reporting they have used marijuana at least once
44%
GRAS & GRAE stand for
Generally Recognized As Safe, Generally Recognized As Effective
K2 and Spice are examples
Synthetic marijuana
Most popular of the Phenethylamines
Europa
Antidepressant used in the treatment of nicotine dependence
Welbutrin
Scientific term for "I don't care" and "I'll do it tomorrow"
Amotivational Syndrome
Associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke
Birth control pills
Antidote for nerve gas
Atropine
Psychoactive component in hallucinogenic mushrooms
Psilocybin
Repetitive involuntary movements of the mouth and tongue
Tardive Dyskinesia
Cannabis oral spray used in several countries for pain relief, M.S., and arthritis
Sativex
Herbal preparation useful in treating Alzheimer's Disease
Ginkgo Biloba
Most frequently used recreational drug today
Alcohol
Drugs characterized by a loss of memory
Anticholinergic hallucinogens
Most common way psychiatric medications are classified
By therapeutic use
Well documented in animal species and humans using high doses over extended periods
Toleranace and dependence
Common OTC medication that causes stomach irritation and bleeding
Aspirin