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)