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DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAM COCAINE INTRODUCTION
From the 1930's until the late 1960's, cocaine abuse, except by entertainers and jazz musicians, largely didn't exist. Cocaine was replaced during that period by amphetamines. Amphetamines lasted longer than cocaine, were cheaper than cocaine, and were easy to get from doctors for weight loss use. … Read Document
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Linked to cocaine use. As it is an appetite suppressant, regular users experience significant weight loss and malnourishment. Increased use may lead to psychoses, hallucinations and to cravings for other … Read Document
HIV/AIDS And Substance Use Disorders
Disorders Implications for patient care Patient: John 40-year old white male presents to ER with: Diarrhea >1 month, thrush, weight loss dependence Compulsive use/loss of control Lifetime Prevalence Opioids Abuse/dependence of heroin <1% Stimulants Amphetamine Abuse/dependence < 2% Cocaine Abuse … Retrieve Doc
Cocaine
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Geriatric Substance Abuse
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CHAPTER 7 PSYCHOMOTOR STIMULANTS
Methylphenidate (continued) No currently available susatained-release preparation Low-abuse potential Increases syn. conc. of DA by blocking the presyn. DA transporter (like cocaine) and ephedrine (ma-huang) which is used among athletes as a stimulant and is found in some OTC weight loss … Read More
DSM-IV
Substance Abuse A residual category (i.e., a diagnosis of last resort) for patients whose or rapid HR Dilated pupils Raised or lowered BP Chills or sweating Nausea or vomiting Weight loss Craving* Somoza (1995) rated preference Cocaine/Alcohol (1.81) Opiates/Cocaine (1.32) Cocaine … Access Full Source
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Selected Prescription Drugs With Potential For Abuse
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