Stimulants: Caffeine, Amphetamines, etc. - Ebooklet

Identifies the physiologic, pharmacologic, and psychoneurologic properties of stimulants. Outlines the issues of caffeine toxicity, caffeine withdrawal, and management of caffeine-related disorders. Describes the mechanisms involved in amphetamine addiction and approaches to management of this condition. Identifies stimulants and stimulant-like medications used in weight reduction and appetite suppression.

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Hour 1

Caffeine as a Stimulant
Amphetamines

Hour 2

DSM Criteria for Amphetamine Abuse
Treatment of Amphetamine Induced Conditions
Medications for Amphetamine Induced Disorders

Hour 3

Use of Stimulants in Management of Obesity
Search and Development of “Better” Stimulants
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Learning Objectives

Identify the physiologic, pharmacologic, and psychoneurologic properties of stimulants.
Outline the issues of caffeine toxicity, caffeine withdrawal, and management of caffeine-related disorders.
Describe the mechanisms involved in amphetamine addiction and approaches to management of this condition.
Identify stimulants and stimulant-like medications used in weight reduction and appetite suppression.

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Instructor	N. Katz, M.D., Ph.D.
Contact Hours:	3
More Information About This Course:	Stimulants: Caffeine, Amphetamines, etc. accreditation
# of Pages	57

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