drugs Flashcards
1
Q
what is a depressant?
A
‘downers’, which calm the activity of the nervous system and slow body functions.
Example - Alcohol
2
Q
what is a stimulant?
A
‘uppers’, which excite the nervous system and arouse body functions.
Example - Amphetamines
3
Q
what are hallucinogens?
A
Change our perceptions and give us sensory images without input.
Example - Cannabis
4
Q
what short-term effects
does alcohol have on the body?
A
- Slower breathing
- Blurred vision
- Slurring of speech
- Loss of coordination
- Reduced activity in the CNS
- Memory loss
- Sense of reward
- Loss of stress
- Removes inhibitions
- Reduces cognitive ability
5
Q
what long-term effects does alcohol have on the body?
A
- Oesophageal ulcers
- Intestinal ulcers
- Affects hippocampus
- Affects neurotransmitters
- Dementia
- Cognitive impairment
- Inability to control emotions
6
Q
what short-term effects does cannabis have on the body?
A
- Blurred vision
- Effects cerebellum- blood flow
- Increases dopamine levels
- Increased heart rate
- Light headed
- happy
- Music sounds better
- Time is distorted
- Increased appetite
7
Q
what long-term effects does cannabis have on the body?
A
- Lowers men’s sperm count
- Lung cancer risk increase
- Addiction
- Seizures
- Memory loss
- Reduces attention span
- Addiction
- Disrupted cognition
8
Q
what short-term effects do amphetamines have on the body?
A
- Increase heart rate
- Rapid breathing
- Higher energy levels
- Seizures
- Increases feelings of excitement
- Increased focus and motivation
- Confidence
9
Q
what long-term effects do amphetamines have on the body?
A
- Heart problems
- Sudden death
- Permanent change to the brain
- Affect cognitive abilities
- Psychosis
