States Of Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs

Question 1

Psychoactive drugs

Answer 1

Any chemical when ingested, effects a change in the activity of the CNS and corresponding sensory and perceptual experiences

Question 2

Agonists

Answer 2

Chemicals which enhance the affects of neurotransmitters

Impacts ns

Question 3

Antagonist

Answer 3

Chemicals which in habit or block the affects of a neurotransmitter (Botox ) aka blocks sensation of muscle

Question 4

Addiction (dependence)

Answer 4

Chronic, involuntary drug use marked by tolerance and withdrawal

Question 5

Tolerance

Answer 5

The body begins to get used to a drug, consequently needing to take more in order to experience the same effect

Question 6

Withdrawal

Answer 6

Once addicted to a substance, abstinence from the drug for period of time results in the experience of withdrawal involving feelings of discomfort and distress

Question 7

Abuse

Answer 7

Chronic voluntary, not marked by tolerance or withdrawal but leads to personal distress and impaired functioning

Question 8

Depressants

Answer 8

Chemicals which slow down the activity of the CNS 
Effects includes: 
Lower inhibitions
Slower processing 
Impaired memory and judgment 
Ex. Alcohol, barbiturates,

Question 9

Stimulants

Answer 9

Chemicals which speed up the Activity of the CNS
Ex. Amphetamines 
Cocaine 
caffeine 
nicotine

Question 10

Narcotics

Answer 10

Chemicals which blocks sensation of pain

Ex. Opioid, heroin

Question 11

Hallucinogens

Answer 11

Chemicals which distort sensory experience
And blend (synesthesia) sensory experience
Ex. LSD
Marijuana
THC

Question 11

4 categories of substance use

Answer 11

Hallucinations
Stimulants
Depressants
Narcotics