Sleep and drugs Flashcards
Tolerance
After repeated use more of a drug is needed to attain the same effect
Substance abuse
Loss of control of ones drug use
Dependence
Need for drugs to function
The 3 most commonly used DRUGS are? (Ages 12+)
Alcohol
Nicotine
Caffeine
Negative affects of drinking alcohol
Memory functions Damage to liver Brain Stomach (FAS) unborn child
Negative health effects of consuming caffeine
Insomnia
Increased heartbeat
Premature birth
Cysts in breast
How does sleep effect our physical and mental health
~ restored body tissues ~increases immunity to disease ~ keeps your mind alert ~helps process memories ~ enhances your mood
Difference between rem and non rem sleep
(R.E.M= rapid eye movement sleep)
Non-REM= eyes do not move while sleeping and
REM sleep= active state of sleep (eyes do move) deeper state of sleep
4 stages of sleep
- Light sleep : breathing + heart rate slows down (1-7 mins)
- Sleep Swindles: muscle tension + body temp decreases (~20mins)
- Begin showing delta wave patterns (waves are large and slow)
- Deep sleep: body is extremely relaxed respiration+blood flow to the brain decreases
Insomnia
A disorder where one cannot fall asleep/stay asleep
Narcolepsy
(Rare) individual falls asleep during regular activities in the daytime
Sleep apnea
A disorder where a person stops breathing during sleep
Sleep walking
A person is mobile and may perform actions during “deep sleep”
Night terrors
Frightening Non REM sleep episodes (heart rate+ breathing increases)
Negative health effects of marijuana
Altered brain development
Chronic bronchitis
Poor educational outcome (drop out)
Paranoia
