Psychopharmacology

Psychopharmacology (from Greek ψῡχή, psȳkhē, "breath, life, soul"; φάρμακον, pharmakon, "drug"; and -λογία, -logia) is the scientific study of the actions of drugs and their effects on mood, sensation, thinking, and behavior. It is distinguished from neuropsychopharmacology, which emphasizes drug-induced changes in the functioning of cells in the nervous system.^[1]

The field of psychopharmacology studies a wide range of substances with various types of psychoactive properties, focusing primarily on the chemical interactions with the brain.

Psychoactive drugs interact with particular target sites or receptors found in the nervous system to induce widespread changes in physiological or psychological functions. The specific interaction between drugs and their receptors is referred to as "drug action", and the widespread changes in physiological or psychological function is referred to as "drug effect". These drugs may originate from natural sources such as plants and animals, or from artificial sources such as chemical synthesis in the laboratory.

Historical overview

Early psychopharmacology

Often not mentioned or included in the field of study of psychopharmacology today, are psychoactive substances not identified as useful in modern mental health settings or references. These substances are naturally occurring, but nonetheless psychoactive, and are compounds identified through the work of ethnobotanists and ethnomycologists (and others who study the native use of naturally occurring psychoactive drugs). However, although these substances have been used throughout history by various cultures, and have a profound effect on mentality and brain function, they have not always attained the degree of scrutinous evaluation that lab-made compounds have. Nevertheless, some, such as psilocybin and mescaline, have provided a basis of study for the compounds that are used and examined in the field today. Hunter-gatherer societies tended to favor psychedelics, dissociatives and deliriants, and today their use can still be observed in many surviving tribal cultures. The exact drug used depends on what the particular ecosystem a given tribe lives in can support, and are typically found growing wild. Such drugs include various psychedelic mushrooms containing psilocybin, muscimol, and muscarine (to name a few), and cacti containing mescaline and other chemicals, along with myriad other psychoactive-chemical-containing plants. These societies generally attach spiritual significance to such drug use, and often incorporate it into their religious practices. With the dawn of the Neolithic and the proliferation of agriculture, new psychoactives came into use as a natural by-product of farming. Among them were opium, cannabis, and alcohol derived from the fermentation of cereals and fruits. Most societies began developing herblores, lists of herbs which were good for treating various physical and mental ailments. For example, St. John's Wort was traditionally prescribed in parts of Europe for depression (in addition to use as a general-purpose tea), and Chinese medicine developed elaborate lists of herbs and preparations. These and various other substances that have an effect on the brain are still used as remedies in many cultures.^[2]

Modern psychopharmacology

The dawn of contemporary psychopharmacology marked the beginning of the use of psychiatric drugs to treat psychological illnesses. It brought with it the use of opiates and barbiturates for the management of acute behavioral issues in patients. In the early stages, psychopharmacology was primarily used for sedation. Then with the 1950s came the establishment of chlorpromazine for psychoses, lithium carbonate for mania, and then in rapid succession, the development of tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, benzodiazepines, among other antipsychotics and antidepressants. A defining feature of this era includes an evolution of research methods, with the establishment of placebo-controlled, double blind studies, and the development of methods for analyzing blood levels with respect to clinical outcome and increased sophistication in clinical trials. The early 1960s revealed a revolutionary model by Julius Axelrod describing nerve signals and synaptic transmission, which was followed by a drastic increase of biochemical brain research into the effects of psychotropic agents on brain chemistry.^[3] After the 1960s, the field of psychiatry shifted to incorporate the indications for and efficacy of pharmacological treatments, and began to focus on the use and toxicities of these medications.^[4]^[5] The 1970s and 1980s were further marked by a better understanding of the synaptic aspects of the action mechanisms of drugs.

Chemical signaling

Neurotransmitters

Psychoactive drugs exert their sensory and behavioral effects almost entirely by acting on neurotransmitters and by modifying one or more aspects of synaptic transmission. Neurotransmitters can be viewed as chemicals through which neurons primarily communicate; psychoactive drugs affect the mind by altering this communication. Drugs may act by 1) serving as a precursor for the neurotransmitter; 2) inhibiting neurotransmitter synthesis; 3) preventing storage of neurotransmitter in the presynaptic vesicle; 4) stimulating or inhibiting neurotransmitter release; 5) stimulating or blocking post-synaptic receptors; 6) stimulating autoreceptors, inhibiting neurotransmitter release; 7) blocking autoreceptors, increasing neurotransmitter release; 8) inhibiting neurotransmission breakdown; or 9) blocking neurotransmitter reuptake by the presynaptic neuron.^[1]

Hormones

The other central method through which drugs act is by affecting communications between cells through hormones. Neurotransmitters can usually only travel a microscopic distance before reaching their target at the other side of the synaptic cleft, while hormones can travel long distances before reaching target cells anywhere in the body. Thus, the endocrine system is a critical focus of psychopharmacology because 1) drugs can alter the secretion of many hormones; 2) hormones may alter the behavioral responses to drugs; 3) hormones themselves sometimes have psychoactive properties; and 4) the secretion of some hormones, especially those dependent on the pituitary gland, is controlled by neurotransmitter systems in the brain.^[1]

Psychopharmacological substances

Alcohol

Alcohol is a depressant, the effects of which may vary according to dosage amount, frequency, and chronicity. As a member of the sedative-hypnotic class, at the lowest doses, the individual feels relaxed and less anxious. In quiet settings, the user may feel drowsy, but in settings with increased sensory stimulation, individuals may feel uninhibited and more confident. High doses of alcohol rapidly consumed may produce amnesia for the events that occur during intoxication. Other effects include reduced coordination, which leads to slurred speech, impaired fine-motor skills, and delayed reaction time. The effects of alcohol on the body’s neurochemistry are more difficult to examine than some other drugs. This is because the chemical nature of the substance makes it easy to penetrate into the brain, and it also influences the phospholipid bilayer of neurons. This allows alcohol to have a widespread impact on many normal cell functions and modifies the actions of several neurotransmitter systems. Alcohol inhibits glutamate (a major excitatory neurotransmitter in the nervous system) neurotransmission by reducing the effectiveness at the NMDA receptor, which is related to memory loss associated with intoxication. It also modulates the function of GABA, a major inhibitory amino acid neurotransmitter. The reinforcing qualities of alcohol leading to repeated use – and thus also the mechanisms of withdrawal from chronic alcohol use – are partially due to the substance’s action on the dopamine system. This is also due to alcohol’s effect on the opioid systems, or endorphins, that have opiate-like effects, such as modulating pain, mood, feeding, reinforcement, and response to stress.^[1]

Antidepressants

Antidepressants reduce symptoms of mood disorders primarily through the regulation of norepinephrine and serotonin (particularly the 5-HT receptors). After chronic use, neurons adapt to the change in biochemistry, resulting in a change in pre- and postsynaptic receptor density and second messenger function.^[1]

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are the oldest class of antidepressants. They inhibit monoamine oxidase, the enzyme that metabolizes the monoamine neurotransmitters in the presynaptic terminals that are not contained in protective synaptic vesicles. The inhibition of the enzyme increases the amount of neurotransmitter available for release. It increases norepinephrine, dopamine, and 5-HT and thus increases the action of the transmitters at their receptors. MAOIs have been somewhat disfavored because of their reputation for more serious side effects.^[1]

Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) work through binding to the presynaptic transporter proteins and blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine or 5-HT into the presynaptic terminal, prolonging the duration of transmitter action at the synapse.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) selectively block the reuptake of serotonin (5-HT) through their inhibiting effects on the sodium/potassium ATP-dependent serotonin transporter in presynaptic neurons. This increases the availability of 5-HT in the synaptic cleft.^[6] The main parameters to consider in choosing an antidepressant are side effects and safety. Most SSRIs are available generically and are relatively inexpensive. Older antidepressants, such as the TCAs and MAOIs usually require more visits and monitoring, and this may offset the low expense of the drugs. The SSRIs are relatively safe in overdose and better tolerated than the TCAs and MAOIs for most patients.^[6]

Antipsychotics

All antipsychotic substances, except clozapine, are relatively potent postsynaptic dopamine receptor blockers (dopamine antagonists). All of the effective antipsychotics, except clozapine, act on the nigrostriatal system, and . For an antipsychotic to be effective, it generally requires a dopamine antagonism of 60%-80% of dopamine D₂ receptors.^[6]

First generation (typical) antipsychotics: Traditional neuroleptics modify several neurotransmitter systems, but their clinical effectiveness is most likely due to their ability to antagonize dopamine transmission by competitively blocking the receptors or by inhibiting dopamine release. The most serious and troublesome side effects of these classical antipsychotics are movement disorders that resemble the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, because the neuroleptics antagonize dopamine receptors broadly, also reducing the normal dopamine-mediated inhibition of cholinergic cells in the striatum.^[1]

Second-generation (atypical) antipsychotics: The concept of “atypicality” is from the finding that the second generation antipsychotics (SGAs) had a greater serotonin/dopamine ratio than did earlier drugs, and might be associated with improved efficacy (particularly for the negative symptoms of psychosis) and reduced extrapyramidal side effects. Some of the efficacy of atypical antipsychotics may be due to 5-HT₂ antagonism or the blockade of other dopamine receptors. Agents that purely block 5-HT₂ or dopamine receptors other than D₂ have often failed as effective antipsychotics.^[6]

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are often used to reduce anxiety symptoms, muscle tension, seizure disorders, insomnia, symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, and panic attack symptoms. Their action is primarily on specific benzodiazepine sites on the GABA_A receptor. This receptor complex is thought to mediate the anxiolytic, sedative, and anticonvulsant actions of the benzodiazepines.^[6] Doctors are more cautious prescribing benzodiazepines due to the possibility for addiction and drug abuse. These drugs are also one that you may build a tolerance to which would then lead to a need of a higher dose over time. Taking these drugs for a long period of time can lead to withdrawal symptoms and the patient should come off these medications gradually to decrease withdrawal symptoms ^[7]

Hallucinogens

Hallucinogens cause perceptual and cognitive distortions without delirium. The state of intoxication is often called a “trip”. Onset is the first stage after an individual ingests (LSD, psilocybin, or mescaline) or smokes (dimethyltryptamine) the substance. This stage may consist of visual effects, with an intensification of colors and the appearance of geometric patterns that can be seen with one’s eyes closed. This is followed by a plateau phase, where the subjective sense of time begins to slow and the visual effects increase in intensity. The user may experience synesthesia, a crossing-over of sensations (for example, one may “see” sounds and “hear” colors). In addition to the sensory-perceptual effects, hallucinogenic substances may induce feelings of depersonalization, emotional shifts to a euphoric or anxious/fearful state, and a disruption of logical thought. Hallucinogens are classified chemically as either indoleamines, sharing a common structure with serotonin, or phenethylamines, which share a common structure with norepinephrine. Both classes of these drugs are agonists at the 5-HT₂ receptors; this is thought to be the central component of their hallucinogenic properties. Activation of 5-HT_2A may be particularly important for hallucinogenic activity. However, repeated exposure to hallucinogens leads to rapid tolerance, likely through down-regulation of these receptors in specific target cells.^[1]

Hypnotics

Hypnotics are often used to treat the symptoms of insomnia, or other sleep disorders. Benzodiazepines are still among the most widely prescribed sedative-hypnotics in the United States today. Certain non-benzodiazepine drugs are used as hypnotics as well. Although they lack the chemical structure of the benzodiazepines, their sedative effect is similarly through action on the GABAA receptor. They also have a reputation of being less addictive than benzodiazepines. Melatonin, a naturally-occurring hormone, is often used over the counter (OTC) to treat insomnia and jet lag. This hormone appears to be excreted by the pineal gland early during the sleep cycle and may contribute to our circadian rhythms. Because OTC melatonin supplements are not subject to careful and consistent manufacturing, more specific melatonin agonists are sometimes preferred. They are used for their action on melatonin receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus, responsible for sleep-wake cycles. Many barbiturates have or had an FDA-approved indication for use as sedative-hypnotics, but have become less widely used because of their limited safety margin in overdose, their potential for dependence, and the degree of central nervous system depression they induce. The amino-acid L-tryptophan is also available OTC, and seems to be free of dependence or abuse liability. However, it is not as powerful as the traditional hypnotics. Because of the possible role of serotonin in sleep patterns, a new generation of 5-HT₂ antagonists are in current development as hypnotics.^[6]

Marijuana and the cannabinoids

Cannabis consumption produces a dose-dependent state of intoxication in humans. There is commonly increased blood flow to the skin, which leads to sensations of warmth or flushing, and heart rate is also increased. It also frequently induces increased hunger.^[1] Iversen (2000) categorized the subjective and behavioral effects often associated with marijuana into four stages. The first is the "buzz," a brief period of initial responding, where the main effects are lightheadedness or slight dizziness, in addition to possible tingling sensations in the extremities or other parts of the body. The "high" is characterized by feelings of euphoria and exhilaration, as well as a sense of disinhibition. If the individual has taken a sufficiently large dose of cannabis, the level of intoxication progresses to the stage of being “stoned,” and the user may feel calm, relaxed, and possibly in a dreamlike state. Sensory reactions may include the feeling of floating, enhanced visual and auditory perception, visual illusions, or the perception of the slowing of time passage.^[8]

There exist two primary CNS cannabinoid receptors, on which marijuana and the cannabinoids act. Both the CB1 receptor and CB2 receptor are found in the brain. The CB2 receptor is also found in the immune system. CB₁ is expressed at high densities in the basal ganglia, cerebellum, hippocampus, and cerebral cortex. Receptor activation can inhibit cAMP formation, inhibit voltage-sensitive calcium ion channels, and activate potassium ion channels. Many CB₁ receptors are located on axon terminals, where they act to inhibit the release of various neurotransmitters. In combination, these drug actions work to alter various functions of the central nervous system including the motor system, memory, and various cognitive processes.^[1]

Opiates

The opiate drugs belong to the class of narcotic analgesics, which reduce pain without producing unconsciousness, but do produce a sense of relaxation and sleep, and at high doses, may result in coma and death. The ability of opiates (both endogenous and exogenous) to relieve pain depends on a complex set of neuronal pathways at the spinal cord level, as well as various locations above the spinal cord. Small endorphin neurons in the spinal cord act on receptors to decrease the conduction of pain signals from the spinal cord to higher brain centers. Descending neurons originating in the periaqueductal gray give rise to two pathways that further block pain signals in the spinal cord. The pathways begin in the locus coeruleus (noradrenaline) and the nucleus of raphe (serotonin). Similar to other abused substances, opiate drugs increase dopamine release in the nucleus accumbens.^[1]

Stimulants

Cocaine is one of the more common stimulants, and is a complex drug that interacts with various neurotransmitter systems. It commonly cause heightened alertness, increased confidence, feelings of exhilaration, reduced fatigue, and a generalized sense of well-being. The effects of cocaine are similar to those of the amphetamines, though cocaine tends to have a shorter duration of effect. In high doses and/or with prolonged use, cocaine can result in a number of negative effects as well, including irritability, anxiety, exhaustion, total insomnia, and even psychotic symptomatology. Most of the behavioral and physiological actions of cocaine can be explained by its ability to block the reuptake of the two catecholamines, dopamine and norepinephrine, as well as serotonin. Cocaine binds to transporters that normally clear these transmitters from the synaptic cleft, inhibiting their function. This leads to increased levels of neurotransmitter in the cleft and transmission at the synapses.^[1] Based on in-vitro studies using rat brain tissue, cocaine binds most strongly to the serotonin transporter, followed by the dopamine transporter, and then the norepinephrine transporter.^[9]

Amphetamines tend to cause the same behavioral and subjective effects of cocaine. Various forms of amphetamine are commonly used to treat the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, or are used recreationally. Amphetamine and methamphetamine are indirect agonists of the catecholaminergic systems. They block catecholamine reuptake, in addition to releasing catecholamines from nerve terminals. There is evidence that dopamine receptors play a central role in the behavioral responses of animals to cocaine, amphetamines, and other psychostimulant drugs. One action causes the dopamine molecules to be released from inside the vesicles into the cytoplasm of the nerve terminal, which are then transported outside by the mesolimbic dopamine pathway to the nucleus accumbens. This plays a key role in the rewarding and reinforcing effects of cocaine and amphetamine in animals, and is the primary mechanism for amphetamine dependence.

Psychopharmacological research

In psychopharmacology, researchers are interested in any substance that crosses the blood–brain barrier and thus has an effect on behavior, mood or cognition. Drugs are researched for their physiochemical properties, physical side effects, and psychological side effects. Researchers in psychopharmacology study a variety of different psychoactive substances that include alcohol, cannabinoids, club drugs, psychedelics, opiates, nicotine, caffeine, psychomotor stimulants, inhalants, and anabolic-androgenic steroids. They also study drugs used in the treatment of affective and anxiety disorders, as well as schizophrenia.

Clinical studies are often very specific, typically beginning with animal testing, and ending with human testing. In the human testing phase, there is often a group of subjects, one group is given a placebo, and the other is administered a carefully measured therapeutic dose of the drug in question. After all of the testing is completed, the drug is proposed to the concerned regulatory authority (e.g. the U.S. FDA), and is either commercially introduced to the public via prescription, or deemed safe enough for over the counter sale.

Though particular drugs are prescribed for specific symptoms or syndromes, they are usually not specific to the treatment of any single mental disorder. Because of their ability to modify the behavior of even the most disturbed patients, the antipsychotic, antianxiety, and antidepressant agents have greatly affected the management of the hospitalized mentally ill, enabling hospital staff to devote more of their attention to therapeutic efforts and enabling many patients to lead relatively normal lives outside of the hospital.^{[citation needed]}

A somewhat controversial application of psychopharmacology is "cosmetic psychiatry" Persons who do not meet criteria for any psychiatric disorder are nevertheless prescribed psychotropic medication. The antidepressant Wellbutrin is then prescribed to increase perceived energy levels and assertiveness while diminishing the need for sleep. The antihypertensive compound Inderal is sometimes chosen to eliminate the discomfort of day-to-day "normal" anxiety . Prozac in nondepressed people can produce a feeling of generalized well-being. Mirapex, a treatment for restless leg syndrome, can dramatically increase libido in women. These and other off-label life-style applications of medications are not uncommon. Although occasionally reported in the medical literature no guidelines for such usage have been developed.^[10] There is also a potential for the misuse of prescription psychoactive drugs by elderly persons, who may have multiple drug prescriptions.^[11]^[12]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l Meyer, J.S. (2005). Psychopharmacology: Drugs, The Brain, and Behavior. Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates. ISBN 0-87893-534-7. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
^ Goodman, J. Lovejoy, P.E., & Sherratt, A. (Eds.). (1996). Consuming Habits: Global and Historical Perspectives on How Cultures Define Drugs. London & New York: Routledge.
^ Arana, G.W. & Rames, L. (1995). Chapter Three: Psychopharmacology. In K. Mogul & L. Dickstein (Eds.), Career planning for psychiatrists (pp. 25-34). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press, Inc. ISBN 978-0-88048-197-7.
^ Coryell, W. (1987). Shifts in attitudes among psychiatric residents: serial measures over 10 years. American Journal of Psychiatry, 144, 913-917.
^ Garfinkel, P., Cameron, P., & Kingstone, E. (1979). Psychopharmacology education in psychiatry. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 24, 644-651.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Schatzberg, A.F. (2010). Manual of Clinical Psychopharmacology. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing Inc. ISBN 978-1-58562-377-8.
^ Schacter, D. L., Gilbert, D. T., & Wegner, D. M. (2010). Psychology. (2nd ed.). New York: Worth Pub.
^ Iversen, L. (2000). The Science of Marijuana. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-513123-9.
^ Ritz, M.C., Cone, E.J., & Kuhar, M.J. (1990). "Cocaine inhibition of ligand binding at dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin transporters: A structure-activity study". Life Sciences. 46: 635–645.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
^ AJ Giannini.The case for cosmetic psychiatry: Treatment without diagnosis. Psychiatric Times. 21(7):1-2,2004
^ Blow, F.C., Osline, D.W., & Barry, K.L. (2002). Misuse of abuse of alcohol, illicit drugs, and psychoactive medication among older people. Generations, 50-54.
^ Hilmer, S.N., McLachlan, A. J., & Couteur, D. G. L. (2007). Clinical pharmacology in the geriatric patient. (Vol. 21, pp. 217-230). Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

External links

Psychopharmacology – The Fourth Generation of Progress — American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP)
Bibliographical history of Psychopharmacology and Pharmacopsychology — Advances in the History of Psychology, York University
Monograph Psychopharmacology Today
British Association for Psychopharmacology (BAP)

[Psychopharm-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l Meyer, J.S. (2005). Psychopharmacology: Drugs, The Brain, and Behavior. Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates. ISBN 0-87893-534-7. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)

[2] Goodman, J. Lovejoy, P.E., & Sherratt, A. (Eds.). (1996). Consuming Habits: Global and Historical Perspectives on How Cultures Define Drugs. London & New York: Routledge.

[3] Arana, G.W. & Rames, L. (1995). Chapter Three: Psychopharmacology. In K. Mogul & L. Dickstein (Eds.), Career planning for psychiatrists (pp. 25-34). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press, Inc. ISBN 978-0-88048-197-7.

[4] Coryell, W. (1987). Shifts in attitudes among psychiatric residents: serial measures over 10 years. American Journal of Psychiatry, 144, 913-917.

[5] Garfinkel, P., Cameron, P., & Kingstone, E. (1979). Psychopharmacology education in psychiatry. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 24, 644-651.

[Clinical-6] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Schatzberg, A.F. (2010). Manual of Clinical Psychopharmacology. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing Inc. ISBN 978-1-58562-377-8.

[7] Schacter, D. L., Gilbert, D. T., & Wegner, D. M. (2010). Psychology. (2nd ed.). New York: Worth Pub.

[Cannabis-8] Iversen, L. (2000). The Science of Marijuana. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-513123-9.

[Cocaine-9] Ritz, M.C., Cone, E.J., & Kuhar, M.J. (1990). "Cocaine inhibition of ligand binding at dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin transporters: A structure-activity study". Life Sciences. 46: 635–645.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

[10] AJ Giannini.The case for cosmetic psychiatry: Treatment without diagnosis. Psychiatric Times. 21(7):1-2,2004

[11] Blow, F.C., Osline, D.W., & Barry, K.L. (2002). Misuse of abuse of alcohol, illicit drugs, and psychoactive medication among older people. Generations, 50-54.

[12] Hilmer, S.N., McLachlan, A. J., & Couteur, D. G. L. (2007). Clinical pharmacology in the geriatric patient. (Vol. 21, pp. 217-230). Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

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