psychoactive drugs

Question 1

psychoactive drugs alter

Answer 1

mood, cognition, & behavior

Question 2

agonist drug

Answer 2

imitates/mimics neurotransmitters (activates) ex. heroin

Question 3

antagonist drug

Answer 3

prevents/ blocks neurotransmitters ex. naloxone

Question 4

dependence

Answer 4

physical- addiction, compulsive craving
psychological- sense of well-being

Question 5

tolerance

Answer 5

body compensates, need to take larger dose for same effect

Question 6

examples of depressants

Answer 6

alcohol, barbiturates, & anti-anxiety

Question 7

examples of psychedelics/hallucinogens

Answer 7

marijuana, LSD

Question 8

examples of stimulants

Answer 8

caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines, cocaine, ecstasy, diet pills

Question 9

examples of opiates

Answer 9

opium, morphine, heroin & codine

Question 10

psychedelics/hallucinogens-

Answer 10

loss of contact with reality, alter emotions, false perceptions & thoughts,

Question 11

depressant-

Answer 11

relaxation, sedative, reduces activity, depletes GABA, glutamate, & dopamine

Question 12

stimulants-

Answer 12

increase behavior and mental activity, more awake and alert

Question 13

opiates-

Answer 13

decrease endorphins and dopamine, relieve pain and anxiety, cause euphoria and are highly addictive

Question 14

LSD affects

Answer 14

serotonin and PCP

Question 15

cocaine and ecstasy affects

Answer 15

serotonin

Question 16

methamphetamine affects

Answer 16

dopamine

Question 17

heroin stops

Answer 17

dopamine production (anhedonia)