Consciousness: Drugs Flashcards

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1
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Alcohol, barbiturates, and opiates are all in a class of drugs called __________.

A

depressants

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What withdrawal symptoms should your friend expect when quitting smoking?

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strong cravings, insomnia, anxiety, irritability, and distractibility

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psychoactive drug

A

a chemical substance that alters perceptions and moods

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substance use disorder

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a disorder characterized by continued substance craving and use despite significant life disruption and/or physical risk.

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tolerance

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the diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose

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depressants

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Slows bodily function and neural activity

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alcohol use disorder

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alcohol use marked by tolerance, withdrawal, and a drive to continue problematic use.

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barbiturates

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depresses central nervous system activity, reducing anxiety but impairing memory and judgment

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opiates

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depress neural activity, temporarily lessening pain and anxiety.

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amphetamines

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causing accelerated body functions and associated energy and mood changes.

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LSD

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a powerful hallucinogenic drug; also known as acid

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THC

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Major active ingredient of marijuana

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