Drugs

Question 1

Psychoactive drugs

Answer 1

chemicals introduced to the body that alter perceptions, mood, and other elements of consciousness

Question 2

Stimulants

Answer 2

intensify neural activity and bodily function

Question 3

Caffeine

Answer 3

stimulant; increases alertness, get rid of headaches, and improve metabolic rate

Question 4

Cocaine

Answer 4

stimulant; block reuptake from happening causing a increase in seretonin and dopamine (increasing mood)

Question 5

Depressants

Answer 5

chemicals that reduce neural activity and functioning of body

Question 6

Alcohol

Answer 6

depressant; slows neural processing, reduces memory formation, and impairs self-control

Question 7

Hallucinogens

Answer 7

can cause hallucinations and make people and make people see things that other cannot

Question 8

Marijuana

Answer 8

hallucinogens; binds with cannabinoid receptors, impaires coordination, perception and reaction time

Question 9

Opioids

Answer 9

highly addictive depressants

Question 10

Heroine

Answer 10

opioid; depresses nervous system activity, reducing anxiety and pain

Question 11

Tolerance

Answer 11

if you use the drug so much you become immune and need more of the drug to get the desired high

Question 12

Addiction/Dependence

Answer 12

the body craves the drug and can be a way for people to cope with daily life

Question 13

Withdrawal symptoms

Answer 13

painful symptoms of the body re-adjusting to the absence of drugs