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Sedative/hypnotic Drugs

Sedative/hypnotic Drugs. Chemical substance used to reduce stress, treat anxiety, (sedative effect), and induce sleep. (hypnotic effect). Sedative/Hypnotic Drugs. Used to relax (lower dose) Used to promote sleep (higher dose) Very commonly used for inpatient and outpatient

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Sedative/hypnotic Drugs

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  1. Sedative/hypnotic Drugs Chemical substance used to reduce stress, treat anxiety, (sedative effect), and induce sleep. (hypnotic effect)

  2. Sedative/Hypnotic Drugs • Used to relax (lower dose) • Used to promote sleep (higher dose) • Very commonly used for inpatient and outpatient • 2 general categories of drugs • Benzodiazepines/Barbiturates • Nonbenzodiazepines • All drugs effect the GABA receptors in the CNS

  3. Benzodiazepines/Barbiturates • Barbiturates • Barbital (Veronal) • Secobarbital (Seconal) • Pentobarbital (Nembutal) • Amobarbital (Amytal) • Benzodiazepines • Alprazolam (Xanax) • Lorazepam (Ativan) • Diazepam (Valium) • Clonazepam (Klonopin) • Temazepam (Restorill) • Estazolam (ProSom)

  4. Nonbenzodiazepines • Chloral Hydrate (Noctec) • Glutethimide (Doriden) • Methyprylon (Noludar) • Methaqualone (Quaalude) • Antihistamines

  5. Street Names For these Drugs • Barbies • Mother’s Little Helper • Idiot Pills • Black Beauties • Knock Out Drops • Reds • Yellow Jackets • Purple Hearts

  6. Therapeutic Effects or Treatment Anxiety disorders • Panic attacks, General Anxiety Disorders Phobias Major depressive disorders Compulsive and spastic disorders Induce sleep(hypnotic) Relief from withdrawal of narcotics Treat Neurosis

  7. How do these drugs work? • Sedative/hypnotic drugs work by targeting specific neurotransmitters that suppress the CNS. • Sedative/hypnotic drugs work on the GABA receptors in the brain. • Researchers believe that GABA receptors are responsible for reducing fear and anxiety created when other neurons are overexcited. • To see how GABA works, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pfG6yHAQ5U&NR=1

  8. Side effects • Drowsiness • Lightheadedness • Nausea • Difficulty keeping balance • Lethargy • Dependence • Withdrawal • Addiction

  9. Why people abuse these drugs • They like the feeling these drugs can create. • An alcohol like effect • People who are struggling with emotional problems, and are looking for a break. • Use these drugs to counteract the unpleasant feeling of other drugs they are abusing. • They combined these drugs with other drugs (such as heroin) to create a bigger effect.

  10. Withdrawal from sedative/hypnotic drugs • Higher dose of the drug • Depression • Panic • Paranoia • Convulsion • Delusion • Maniacal activities • Life-threatening • Lower dose of the drug • Anxiety • Insomnia • Shakes • Vomiting • Diarrhea

  11. Life Threating • Sedative/Hypnotics Drugs can Become Life Threating when • Taking in higher doses than prescribed by doctor. • Since they effect the CNS to much of these drugs can stop breathing. • When mixed with other drugs they can cause your respiratory system to shut down.

  12. Your own experience with drugs • If you think you are maybe abusing or struggling with an addiction a good way to reflect on your history is to start a journal • Journaling is great way to keep track of what is going on internally and emotionally. • Journaling can be a doorway to growth. • A reflection journal is an activity you can use to get to know yourself, and if you find you may have a problem help is always available. • Treatment and recovery are possible and trust me you are not alone.

  13. References • http://www.well.com/user/woa/fsseda.htm Class of Medication • http://www.recoveryconnection.org/sedative-hypnotic-medications/ Fact sheet, Sedative/hypnotic • http://www.acnp.org/g4/GN401000172/CH168.html Abuse and Therapeutic use for benzo, barbs • http://www.isate.memphis.edu/sedativehypnotics.html Sedative/hypnotics • http://www.courses.ahc.umn.edu/pharmacy/6124/handouts/sedatives.pdf Substance Abuse;Benzo,Barbs • http://www.teensadvisor.com/drugs-alcohol/drug-barbiturates.html Types of Drugs: Benzo, barb. • http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/532118/sedative-hypnotic-drug Sedative/Hypnotic Drugs • Hanson, Venturelli, Fleckenstein. (2012). Drugs and Society, Jones and Bartlett Learning.

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