Psychoactive drugs

Question 1

Psychoactive drugs

Answer 1

Substances that alter brain function, leading tk changes in perception, mood, consciousness (aware and awake), cognition or behavior

Question 2

Agonists

Answer 2

Substances that bind to neurotransmitter receptors and mimic their effects, enhancing neural activity. activates them. (AGonists, ACTivate)

Question 3

Antagonists

Answer 3

Substances that bind to neurotransmitter receptors without activating them. Stops them/block them. Effects of neurotransmitters. (ANTagonists, ANTagonize)

Question 4

Reuptake inhibitors

Answer 4

medications that block the reabsorption of neurotransmitters by sending the neuron.
There my increasing the concentration of neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft enhancing neurotransmission. Increases serotonin in the synapse. Medicine stops the seritenin from being reused.

Question 5

Stimulants

Answer 5

Drugs that increase neural activity and arousal. Leading to heightened alertness, attention, and energy levels.

Question 6

Stimulants

Answer 6

Drugs that increase neural activity and arousal. Leading to heightened alertness, attention, and energy levels.

Question 7

Caffeine

Answer 7

A natural stimulant found in coffee, tea, and some sodas. It acts on the central nervous system, increasing alertness and reducing ratigue by blocking the neurotransmitter adenosine

Question 8

cocaine

Answer 8

Powerful stimulant derived from the coca plant. it increases neural activity. leading to euphoria, increased energy, and high alertness

Question 9

Depressants

Answer 9

drugs that slow things down. slows down neural activity and bodily functions. induce relaxation, sedation, and can lower inhibition

Question 10

Alcohol

Answer 10

depressant. slows reaction time. can impair judgment, coordination, and cognitive function

Question 11

hallucinations

Answer 11

After perception, mood, and cognitive processes. of ten causes hallucinations or profound changes in consciousness

Question 12

marijuana

Answer 12

physcoactive drug derived from the cannabis plant. alters mood, perception, and cognition. Effects includ relaxation, altered perception of time, and brightens sensory experiences

Question 13

opioids

Answer 13

psychoactive drugs that act on opioid receptors in the brain and body. produces pain relief, euphoria, and sedation

Question 14

Heroin

Answer 14

Highly addictive opioid drug derived from morphine. Produces euphoria, pain relief, and sedation by binding to opioid receptors in the brain

Question 15

Tolerance

Answer 15

A condition where increasing amounts of a psychoactive substances are needed to achieve the same effects. It occurs due to the brains adaption to the drug, leading to reduced sensitivity to its effects over time

Question 16

Withdrawal

Answer 16

The onset of symptoms when a person stops using a psychoactive substance after prolonged use. Symptoms can include physical discomfort, psychological distress, and cravings for the drug

Question 17

Addiction

Answer 17

A chronic brain disorder characterized by a compulsive drug seeking use, dispute harmful consequences. It involves changes in brain structure and function, leading to a loss of control over drug consumption