alcohol Flashcards
what are the 4 stimulants
cannabis, nicotine, cocaine, caffeine
what are short term effects of stimulants
increase brain activity, blood pressure and heart rate
makes individuals more active, alert and excited
what are long term effects of stimulants
paranoia, aggressiveness, schizophrenia, depression, suicidal feelings
what are 3 depressants
alcohol, solvents, heroin
what is short term effect of depressants
being calm, relaxed, reduced tension, confusion and loss of concentration
what is long term effect of depressants
sleep problems, anxiety, memory loss, depression
what are 2 hallucinogens
hallucinations, altered sense of space and time, thoughts feelings and moods
what are long term effects of hallucinogens
anxiety, memory loss, depression, oanuc attacks and flashbacks