Drugs & Consciousness

Question 1

Substance use disorder

Answer 1

Self harming disorder through substance abuse.

Question 2

Psychoactive drugs

Answer 2

Chemicals that change our perceptions and moods.

Question 3

Tolerance

Answer 3

With the continued use of dugs & alcohol the user’s brain chemistry changes and adapts to the substance.

Question 4

Addiction

Answer 4

When the person craves the substance despite its adverse effects.

Question 5

Withdrawal

Answer 5

abruptly stopping the use of a substance that one is addicted to can cause unbearable symptoms of withdrawal.

Question 6

Depressants

Answer 6

Drugs such as alcohol, tranquilizers, and opiates that calm neural activity and calm body functions.

Question 7

Alcohol use disorder

Answer 7

Prolonged and excessive drinking classifies alcohol use disorder.

Question 8

Barbituates

Answer 8

Depress Central nervous system activity. barbiturate high gives them feelings of relaxed contentment and euphoria.

Question 9

Opiates

Answer 9

Depress neural functioning. Opiates include heroin. breathing slows, and lethargy sets in.

Question 10

Stimulants

Answer 10

Excites neural activity and speeds up body functions. rate and breathing rate increase.

Question 11

Amphetamines

Answer 11

A stimulant. Amphetamines include adderall and cocaine. amphetamine causes emotional and cognitive effects such as euphoria, change in desire for sex, increased wakefulness, and improved cognitive control. It induces physical effects such as decreased reaction time, fatigue resistance, and increased muscle strength.

Question 12

Cocaine

Answer 12

Is snorted, injected or smoked. It enters the bloodstream quickly and provides a rush that depletes the brain’s supply of dopamine.

Question 13

Methamphetamines

Answer 13

Triggers the release of dopamine and the effects last up to 8 hours, providing 8 hours of energy and euphoria.

Question 14

Ecstasy

Answer 14

A stimulant and mild hallucinogen. Ecstasy triggers the release of dopamine but primarily it releases stored serotonin and blocks its reuptake, prolonging its feel good effects.

Question 15

Hallucinogens

Answer 15

Distort perceptions and evoke sensory images in the absence of sensory stimulus

Question 16

Near death experience

Answer 16

An altered state of consciousness reported by 10 to 15 percent of patients revived from cardiac arrest.

Question 17

LSD

Answer 17

This may include altered awareness of the surroundings, perceptions, and feelings as well as sensations and images that seem real though they are not. It is used mainly as a recreational drug and for spiritual reasons.

Question 18

Marijuana

Answer 18

A mild hallucinogen amplifies sounds sights and colours. Marijuana relaxes and disinhibits providing relaxation and euphoria but also inhibiting motor skills.