drugs Flashcards
depressants
slow body function and neura activity
hallucinogenics
distort perceptions and evoke sensory images
stimulants
excite neural activity and speed up body functions
tolerance
when you need to take more of a drug to feel the effects
withdrawal
you have negative physical cravings when not taking the drug
marijuana
depressant and hallucinogenic (THC) (CBD)
CBD
helps with anxiety, sleep, and reducing seizures
Is addiction physical or psychological?
both
effects of alcohol (short-term)
impulsive, lack of coordination, aggression,
What’s in meth?
amphetamine (stimulants), lithium batteries, antifreeze
whats from opium
morphine and heroine
morphine depressant or stimulant
depressant
caffine
stimulant
nicotine
stimulants
LSD
holucenegen
mushrooms
holucenogen
ecstasy/molly
hallucinogen and stimulant
cocaine
stimulant
ecstasy/molly
hallucinogen and stimulant
the effect of drugs on the brain
can change brain permenantly
psychoactive drug
a chemical substance that alters perceptions and moods
addiction
the continued use of a substance despite its adverse effects
opiates
depress neural activity and temporarily lessen pain and anxiety (morphine and heroin)
alcohol
depressant
barbiturates
tranquilizers, depress nervous system activity, and impair memory
amphetamines
stimulate neural activity, gives you energy and a better mood
methamphetamines
stimulant –> high energy and euphoria
THC
the main active ingredient in weed, triggers mild hallucinations
how do stimulants work?
they increase the release of norepinephrine (controls mood)
how do depressants work?
increase activity of GABA (inhibits brain activity)
