Chapter 12
Drug Abuse and Addiction
Toxicomanie et addiction : les phénomènes pharmacologiques
Drug abuse is the harmful overuse of substances, often leading to addiction or compulsive drug-seeking behavior.
Drugs of abuse typically stimulate the ...
Les dépresseurs du système nerveux central: l'alcool et la nicotine
CNS depressants like alcohol and nicotine mediate their actions via ionotropic receptors by distinct mechanisms.
Ethanol, primarily found in alcoholic ...
Les dépresseurs du système nerveux central: les barbituriques et les benzodiazépines
CNS depressants, including benzodiazepines and barbiturates, are often prescribed for insomnia.
Barbiturates interact with GABAA receptors and prolong the ...
Les stimulants du système nerveux central et les hallucinogènes: la cocaïne, les amphétamines et les cannabinoïdes
CNS stimulants are agents that modulate neuronal activity. These three stimulants each have a distinct structure, mechanism, and effect.
Cocaine, an ...
Les stimulants du système nerveux central: les agents psychédéliques
Psychedelic drugs or hallucinogens are non-addictive substances that alter perception, cognition, and emotions.
They activate the brain's 5-HT2A ...
Les stimulateurs cognitifs: les inhibiteurs de la cholinestérase et antagonistes des récepteurs NMDA
'Cognition' encompasses various aspects of mental function, assessed using tests like the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery.
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