Thomas rose HSSA 101 winter 2010 L romwall Term paper Benzodiazepines Benzodiazepines are by far the most widely used sedative-hypnotic in the united states.(uppers downers all arounders) this class of drugs was developed in the 1950s as an alternative to barbiturates. Because they have a fairly large margin of safety‚ many healthcare professionals initially overlooked their peculiarities: the length of time they last in the body tissues‚ their ability to induce tissue dependence at low
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of GABA and benzodiazepines in anxiety. Research has indicated through amygdala lesions and stimulation that the amygdala does indeed play a major role in the expression of anxiety. Research has also indicated‚ through drug infusions to the amygdala‚ that benzodiazepines cause anxiolysis (by increasing GABA transmission)‚ and that benzodiazepine antagonists increase anxiety (by decreasing GABA transmission). Also discussed are some limitations and problems found with benzodiazepine use. On
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. Insomnia Treatments and Efficacy By: Holly Sandoval PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology Dr. Carrie Natale November 5‚ 2012 Insomnia Treatments and Efficacy Insomnia is a medical condition that affects millions of people all over the nation. In fact‚ 48% of Americans admit to having occasional bouts of insomnia and 22% report suffering from insomnia every night or every other night. (National Sleep Foundation‚ 2011) So why are Americans so sleepless? There are many known causes of insomnia
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Perioperative 5. Benzodiazepines ( Lorazepam/ Ativan) Classification: anesthetic adjuncts‚ antianxiety agents‚ sedative hypnotics Perioperative use: Decreases preoperative anxiety and provides amnesia. Adverse reactions: APNEA‚ CARDIAC ARREST‚ bradycardia‚ hypotension. Contraindications: Severe hypotension; Sleep apnea; OB‚ Lactation: Use in pregnancy and lactation may cause CNS depression. Do not use for pt. with seizure disorders. Interactions: Additive CNS depression with other CNS depressants
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and loss of appetite. Psychological and behavioral symptoms of opiate use: Drowsiness‚ anxiety‚ euphoria‚ panic attacks‚ psychosis‚ depression‚ irritability‚ heightened self-awareness‚ and a loss of motivation. Sedatives/Depressants: • Valium - benzodiazepine • Ambien -
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hyperpolarization causing CNS depression) b. In this isoform‚ the two binding sites for GABA are located between adjacent α1 and β2 subunits‚ and the binding pocket for benzodiazepines (the BZ site of the GABAA receptor) is between an α1 and the γ2 subunit. i. α1 subunits in GABAA receptors mediate sedation‚ amnesia‚ and ataxic effects of benzodiazepine 3. Describe the difference in the action of barbiturates at lower and higher dose on GABAA receptors a. BZ increase synaptic inhibition of GABA b. They enhance
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Prescription Drug Abuse Research Paper According to results from the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)‚ an estimated 2.4 million Americans used prescription drugs non medically for the first time within the past year. This statistic averages to approximately 6‚600 new people per day who are taking prescription drugs that were not prescribed to them‚ or are not needed to treat a serious condition anymore. More than one-half of the 2.4 million people taking prescription drugs
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Outline the use of benzodiazepines and beta-blockers to treat stress These are biological forms of stress-management. These are direct forms of management‚ as the tablets are taken into the bloodstream and target neurotransmitters in the brain‚ affecting communication between neurons. They work by increasing the effect of GABAs which reduce reduces the effect of the neurons. It works by increasing the chloride ions into the neurons‚ making it harder for other neurotransmitters to activate these
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Dangers of Mixing Xanax and Alcohol Xanax‚ or alprazolam‚ is a prescription medication in the benzodiazepine class of drugs. This drug is often prescribed to treat anxiety and panic disorders‚ because it acts as a central nervous system depressant‚ slowing brain activity to produce a calming effect. Xanax obviously has legitimate medical uses‚ but people can become addicted to it. When this occurs‚ the drug can produce harmful physical and psychological effects. These problems are magnified when
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(BHHS) Sherman Howard 1. Describe‚ the action of Barbiturates. They reduce sensory sensitivity to pleasure or pain. Replace’s the need for sex‚ food and emotional involvement. 2. Describe the action of benzodiazepines and their withdrawal symptoms. Benzodiazepines are minor tranquilizers; they cause dopamine levels to surge producing a pleasurable sensation. Withdrawal involves seizures‚ convulsions‚ and even death. 3. What is
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