Drugs Flashcards
Alcohol Type: Depressant, Stimulant, Hallucinogen
Depressant
Alcohol Pleasurable Effects
Initial high followed by relaxation and disinhibition
Alcohol Negative Aftereffects
Depression, memory loss, organ damage, impaired reactions
Heroin Type
Depressant
Heroin Pleasurable Effects
Rush of euphoria, relief from pain
Heroin Negative Aftereffects
Depressed physiology, agonizing withdrawal
Caffeine Type
Stimulant
Caffeine Pleasurable Effects
Increased alertness and wakefulness
Caffeine Negative Aftereffects
Anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia in high doses; uncomfortable withdrawal
Nicotine Type
Stimulant
Nicotine Pleasurable Effects
Arousal and relaxation, sense of well-being
Nicotine Negative Aftereffects
Heart disease, cancer
Cocaine Type
Stimulant
Cocaine Pleasurable Effects
Rush of euphoria, confidence, energy
Cocaine Negative Aftereffects
Cardiovascular stress, suspiciousness, depressive crash
Methamphetamine Type
Stimulant
Methamphetamine Pleasurable Effects
Euphoria, alertness, energy
Methamphetamine Negative Aftereffects
Irritability, insomnia, hypertension, seizures
Ecstasy (MDMA) Type
Stimulant; mild hallucinogen
Ecstasy Pleasurable Effects
Emotional elevation, disinhibition
Ecstasy Negative Aftereffects
Dehydration, overheating, depressed mood, impaired cognitive and immune functioning
LSD Type
Hallucinogen
LSD Pleasurable effects
Visual “trip”
LSD Negative Aftereffects
Risk of panic
Marijuana (THC) Type
Mild Hallucinogen
Marijuana Pleasurable Effects
Enhanced sensation, relief of pain, distortion of time, relaxation
Marijuana Negative Aftereffects
Impaired learning and memory, increased risk of psychological disorders
