Are you psycho?
Dopamine, Serotonin, and, Norepinephrine
What are monoamine neurotransmitters?
A psychotropic that significantly elevate Central Nervous System (CNS) activity by blocking reuptake or increasing release of key monoamine neurotransmitters. such as, DE, NE, and 5-HT
What are CNS Stimulants?
Fights bacterial infections by targeting bacteria.
What are antibiotics?
SSRI
The under-activated part of the brain for people who have ADHD. This under activation causes weak executive function and poor impulse control
What is the prefrontal cortex?
Drugs affecting body systems without altering CNS mental processes or mood.
What is non-psychotropic?
Contains THC that binds to CB1 Receptors and alters perception, mood, executive function, and appetite ('munchies').
What is Cannabis?
Targets rapidly dividing cancer cells throughout the body
What are chemotherapy agents?
MAOIs inhibit enzyme that breaks down serotonin/norepinephrine/dopamine.
What are Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors?
Rapidly reverses fatal respiratory depression caused by opioids. This is used for emergency situations and not for maintenance.
What is Naloxone?
Drugs that act directly on the central nervous system to alter mental state, mood, thoughts, and behavior.
What is psychtropic?
This psychotropic slows down brain and nervous system activity by enhancing GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid), the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the human brain. GABA enhancement produces calming, muscle-relaxing, and sedative effects.
What are CNS Depressants?
Regulates blood glucose levels and insulin sensitivity
SNRI
What is Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor?
This ADHD theory is linked to chronic under-arousal of central brain networks, particularly the prefrontal cortex.
What is the Low Arousal Theory of ADHD?
Subset of psychotropics prescribed by clinicians specifically to treat diagnosed psychiatric disorders.
What is psychotherapeutic?
Bind to mu-opioid receptors in brain and spinal cord, mimicking endogenous endorphins.
What are opioids?
Beta-Blockers, ACE Inhibitors, such as, Lisinopril
What are antihypertensives?
Strong blockade of Dopamine D2 receptors in the mesolimbic pathway.
What are First-Generation Antipsychotics?
Integrates FDA/Health Canada approved psychotherapeutic medications with comprehensive counseling, peer support, and behavioral therapies. The acronym is MAT.
What is Medication-Assisted Treatment?
Any substance that affects brain function and alters perception, mood, consciousness, or behavior.
What is psychoactive?
Disrupt default mode network (DMN) communication, leading to altered consciousness.
What are Hallucinogens?
NSAIDs.
What are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs?
Potentially fatal toxicity from excess serotonin. The withdrawals can cause the brain to stop, which are known as, 'brain zaps'
What is Serotonin Syndrome?
Binds fully to mu-opioid receptors. Eliminates withdrawal & cravings without producing euphoria in tolerant patients. Requires daily clinic dispensing
What is Methadone?