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Drugs and "Drugs" Flashcards

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Depressants

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reduce nervous system activity
alcohol, sedatives

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alcohol

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increased GABA activity
increased dopamine

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sedatives

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increase GABA activity
Benzos and barbituates addictive

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stimulants

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increase nervous system activity
amphetamines, cocaine, ecstasy

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amphetamines

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increase dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin
arousal, paranoia

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cocaine

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increase dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin
arousal, paranoia, vasoconstriction

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ecstasy

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halucinogen + amphetamine

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Opiates and opioids

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painkillers
morphine, heroin
cause euphoria

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hallucinogens

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introspection, fantasy and sensory experiences
LSD

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Weed

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stimulant, depressant, and hallucinogen

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drug addiction brain regions

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nucleus accumbens, ventral tegmental area, medial forebrain bundle (mesolimbic reward pathway)

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