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PS3: consciousness altering drugs Flashcards

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stimulants

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increase physiological function, activate sympathetic nervous system. allow NTs to remain in synaptic cleft longer (ie: caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, amphetamines, MDMA)

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opiates

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alleviate pain, slow breathing rate, and increase dopamine levels (ie: morphine, fentanyl, heroin, oxycodone, hydrocodone, methadone)

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hallucinogens

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act as serotonin receptors to amplify senses and distort perception, cause hallucinations (ie: LSD, PCP)

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depressants

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decrease physiological function, frontal lobe activity, and heart rate. increase GABA and dopamine in the brain (ie: alcohol and barbituates)

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