drugs Flashcards

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1
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depressants

A

slow body function and neura activity

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2
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hallucinogenics

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distort perceptions and evoke sensory images

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3
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stimulants

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excite neural activity and speed up body functions

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4
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tolerance

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when you need to take more of a drug to feel the effects

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5
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withdrawal

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you have negative physical cravings when not taking the drug

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6
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marijuana

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depressant and hallucinogenic (THC) (CBD)

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7
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CBD

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helps with anxiety, sleep, and reducing seizures

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8
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Is addiction physical or psychological?

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both

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9
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effects of alcohol (short-term)

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impulsive, lack of coordination, aggression,

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10
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What’s in meth?

A

amphetamine (stimulants), lithium batteries, antifreeze

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11
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whats from opium

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morphine and heroine

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12
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morphine depressant or stimulant

A

depressant

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13
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caffine

A

stimulant

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14
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nicotine

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stimulants

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15
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LSD

A

holucenegen

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16
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mushrooms

A

holucenogen

17
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ecstasy/molly

A

hallucinogen and stimulant

18
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cocaine

A

stimulant

19
Q

ecstasy/molly

A

hallucinogen and stimulant

20
Q

the effect of drugs on the brain

A

can change brain permenantly

21
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psychoactive drug

A

a chemical substance that alters perceptions and moods

22
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addiction

A

the continued use of a substance despite its adverse effects

23
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opiates

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depress neural activity and temporarily lessen pain and anxiety (morphine and heroin)

24
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alcohol

A

depressant

25
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barbiturates

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tranquilizers, depress nervous system activity, and impair memory

26
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amphetamines

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stimulate neural activity, gives you energy and a better mood

27
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methamphetamines

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stimulant –> high energy and euphoria

28
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THC

A

the main active ingredient in weed, triggers mild hallucinations

29
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how do stimulants work?

A

they increase the release of norepinephrine (controls mood)

30
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how do depressants work?

A

increase activity of GABA (inhibits brain activity)