This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: What are some of the primary differences between cocaine and amphetamine? What will be an ideal ... (Read 32 times)

RODY.ELKHALIL

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 591
What are some of the primary differences between cocaine and amphetamine?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are common psychological consequences of several days of heavy cocaine or amphetamine use?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

underwood14

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 346
Answer to Question 1

The duration of cocaine's effects is shorter, cocaine is not well absorbed when taken orally whereas amphetamine is readily absorbed when taken orally, and cocaine induces a local anesthetic action that amphetamine does not

Answer to Question 2

Paranoid psychosis effects resembling schizophrenia, depression, extreme fatigue and lethargy, strong cocaine or amphetamine craving (depending upon whether the person is still using or has just stopped using). Sensitization to some of the effects, particularly the psychosis-mimicking effects, may occur. Repetitive administration of cocaine may also induce seizures.




RODY.ELKHALIL

  • Member
  • Posts: 591
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent


rleezy04

  • Member
  • Posts: 322
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

Did you know?

After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.

Did you know?

In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.

Did you know?

Adult head lice are gray, about ? inch long, and often have a tiny dot on their backs. A female can lay between 50 and 150 eggs within the several weeks that she is alive. They feed on human blood.

Did you know?

Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease in the world. Most children who develop asthma have symptoms before they are 5 years old.

Did you know?

Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library