Presentation Flashcards
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Stimulants
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Speed up nervous system
Nicotine caffeine cocaine amphetamines
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Depressants
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Slow down cns. Examples- alcohol prescriptive inhalents Valium
Reduced self awareness and self control. Can disrupt memory function
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Hallucinogens
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Visual auditory
Lsd mushrooms
Distort perceptions evoke sensory images
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Opiates
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Heroin morphine ventinol
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Stages
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Experimental 1-3 times with friends
Recreational less than once a week
Regular 1-2 days a week. To deal with stress
Problematic 3 days or more a week. With friends or alone
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Tolerance
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Achieving the desired effect requires larger doses