PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DEPENDENCE ON DRUG Flashcards
drugs that alter thinking, perception, and
memory
PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS
associated with illegal drugs or harmful drugs
PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS
can lead you to Psychological and Physical Dependence
PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS
The feeling that a drug is needed to continue a feeling of emotional or psychological well-being
PSYCHOLOGICAL DEPENDENCE
Creates tolerance and has withdrawal
PHYSICAL DEPENDENCE
more and more of the drug is needed to achieve the same effect
TOLERANCE
physical symptoms resulting from a lack of an addictive drug in the body systems can include nausea, pain, tremors,
crankiness, and high blood pressure
WITHDRAWAL
might be fulfilling psychological or emotional well-being needs but maladaptive
PSYCHOLOGICAL DEPENDENCE
drugs that increase the functioning of
the nervous system
STIMULANTS
drugs that are synthesized
(made in labs) rather than found in nature
AMPHETAMINES
natural drug; produces euphoria, energy, power, and pleasure
COCAINE
active ingredient in tobacco
NICOTINE
found in coffee, tea, most sodas, chocolate, and even many over- the-counter drugs
CAFFEINE
AMPHETAMINES
COCAINE
NICOTINE
CAFFEINE
STIMULANTS
(uppers)
drugs that decrease the functioning of the nervous system
DEPRESSANTS
BARBITURATES
BENZODIAZEPINES
ROHYPNOL
DEPRESSANTS
(downers)
depressant drugs that have a sedative effect (make you fall asleep)
BARBITURATES
drugs that lower anxiety and reduce stress
BENZODIAZEPINES
the “date rape” drug
ROHYPNOL
depressants known as mood stabilizers
BARBITURATES and BENZODIAZEPINES
The chemical resulting from fermentation or distillation of various kinds of vegetable matter
ALCOHOL
Often mistaken for a stimulant, but is
actually a CNS depressant
ALCOHOL
destroy or stops your production of GABA
ALCOHOL
opium-related drugs
NARCOTICS
suppress the sensation of pain by binding to and stimulating the nervous system’s natural receptor sites for endorphins.
NARCOTICS
pain killers
NARCOTICS
OPIUM
MORPHINE
HEROIN
NARCOTICS
derived from opium that is extremely addictive (illegal)
HEROIN
derived from opium; used to treat severe pain (medical treatment)
MORPHINE
from the opium poppy and from which all narcotic drugs are derived
OPIUM
hallucinogens and
marijuana
PSYCHOGENIC DRUGS
produce hallucinations or
increased feelings of relaxation and intoxication
PSYCHOGENIC DRUGS
cause false sensory messages, altering the perception of reality
HALLUCINOGENS
- LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide)
- PCP (Phencyclidine)
HALLUCINOGENS
powerful synthetic hallucinogen
LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide)
synthesized drug now used as an animal tranquilizer
PCP (Phencyclidine)
cause stimulant, depressant, narcotic, or hallucinogenic effects
PCP (Phencyclidine)
MDMA (Ecstasy or X)
STIMULATORY HALLUCINOGENICS
MARIJUANA (pot or weed)
Psychogenic Drugs (Cont’D)
designer drug that can have both stimulant and hallucinatory effects (increase sexual pleasure)
MDMA (Ecstasy or X)
drugs that produce a mixture of psychomotor stimulant and hallucinogenic effects
STIMULATORY HALLUCINOGENICS
mild hallucinogen derived from the leaves and flowers of a particular type of hemp plant
MARIJUANA (pot or weed)
