4: KKDP 4 Drugs

Question 1

Drug:

Answer 1

Any substance that can change a person’s physical and/or mental functioning

Question 2

Stimulants:

Answer 2

Drugs that increase activity in the CNS and the rest of the body. They have an alerting, activating effect

Question 3

Depressants:

Answer 3

Drugs that decrease activity in the CNS and rest of the body. Generally the effects results in a state of calm, relaxation and drowsiness.

Question 4

Depressant effect on alertness:

Answer 4

• Increases fatigue
• Induces calmness
• Reduces anxiety
• Decreases alertness

Question 5

Stimulant effect on alertness:

Answer 5

• Elevates mood
• Increases alertness
• Reduces fatigue
• Increases energy levels

Question 6

Depressant typical brainwave patterns:

Answer 6

Increases the presence of lower frequency brain waves (Alpha or Theta)

Question 7

Stimulant typical brainwave patterns:

Answer 7

Increases the presence of higher frequency brain waves (Beta or Alpha)