PSYC 3303 1nd Edition Lecture 17 Outline of Last Lecture I. MarijuanaA. Acute EffectsB. FactsC. Chronic EffectsD. Toxicity potentialOutline of Current Lecture II. MarijuanaA. ToxicityB. Medical UseIII. AlcoholA.How it’s MadeB.Types of AlcoholC.PharmacologyCurrent LectureII. Marijuana:- Receptors in limbic system- Once a week considered heavy use- Issue with memory functionA. Toxicity:- Reproductive: Decreased testosterone- Mobility of sperm- Suppressed Immune Function (usually sicker: more colds, flu etc.) but mortality rates notincreased- Upper Respiratory problemsThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.B. Med Use:- Brand Name: Marinol- Glaucoma: THC decreases intraocular pressure - Asthma: oral admin: bronco-dilation- Nausea caused by chemoIII. Alcohol:A. How it’s Made:- Fermentation: glucose converted to ethyl alcohol + carbon dioxide (naturally occurs)- Brewing: process of fermenting grains (12% alcohol, beer)- Distillation increase alcohol content (45% alcohol content boil and collect alcohol vapor, liquor, “The Well Spring of Life”)- 100% alcohol: very expensive, special distilling- In US legal to make own beer- VIEW p.g. 193 Table 8.1 (beverage and sources)- Everlast: very dangerous OD potential, 1 shot=30 beersB. Pharmacology:- Absorption: If bubbles in drink, absorption is faster. Also if stomach is empty- Metabolism: Goes straight in blood stream- Some people cannot tolerate alcohol because of buildup of acetylcholine dehydrate (sick). For alcoholism they will induce this to deter people to
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