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Psychoactive Drugs Flashcards

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Alcohol

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Depressant-

Relax…depression/organ damage

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Heroin

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Depressant-

Euphoria/no pain…..withdrawal/physiology depressed

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Caffeine

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Stimulant-

Alert…restlessness

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Methamphetamine

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Stimulant –

Euphoria/alertness/energy ……. Irritability insomnia hypertension seizures

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Cocaine

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Stimulant –

Euphoria/confident/energy…… Cardiovascular stress suspiciousness depressive crash

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Nicotine

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Stimulant-

Arousal and relaxing/sense of well-being….. Heart disease and cancer

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Ecstasy (MDMA)

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Stimulant/mild hallucinogen-
Emotional elevation/diss inhibition………. Dehydration, overheating, depressed mood, impaired cognitive and immune functioning

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Marijuana

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Mild hallucinogen –
Enhanced sensation, relief of pain, distortion of time, and relaxation…………. Impaired learning and memory, increased risk of psychological disorders, lung disease from smoke

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