Unit 1B Sec 2- Psychoactive Drugs: Influence on Consciousness

Question 1

Marijuana

Answer 1

So go active drug derived from the cannabis plant; contains THC which alters mood, perception, and cognition
- Affect include relaxation, altered perception of time, and heighten sensory experiences
- Can produce some hallucinogenic like effects in certain individuals, it is not typical considered a true hallucinogen

Question 2

Psychoactive drugs

Answer 2

Substances that alter brain function, leading to changes in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior
- They act on the central nervous system, and can be categorized into stimulates,hallucinogens, and opioids.

Question 3

Agonists

Answer 3

Substances are bind to neurotransmitter, receptors and mimic effects enhancing neural activity
“AGonists ACTivate”

Question 4

Antagonists

Answer 4

Substances that bind to neurotransmitter receptors without activating them, blocking the effects of neurotransmitters
- “ANTagonists ANTagonize”

Question 5

Re-uptake inhibitors

Answer 5

Medications that block the absorption of neurotransmitters by the sending neuron, they’re buying increasing the concentration of neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft and enhancing new transmission.

Question 6

Stimulants

Answer 6

Drugs are increase, neural activity and arousal
- leads to heightened alertness, attention, and energy levels

Question 7

Caffeine

Answer 7

A natural stimulant found in coffee, tea, and some sodas
- Act on the central nervous system in increasing alertness and reducing fatigue by blocking the neurotransmitter adrenaline

Question 8

Cocaine

Answer 8

A powerful stimulant derived from the Coco plant
- Increases, neural activity, leading to euphoria, increase energy, and alertness
- works by blocking the reuptake of dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine

Question 9

Depressants

Answer 9

Drugs are slow down, neural activity and bodily functions
- can induce relaxation, sedation, and can lower inhibitions

Question 10

Alcohol

Answer 10

Depressant drug that slows down neural activity in the central neurosystem
- can impaired judgment, coordination, and cognitive functions, leading to relaxation, euphoria, and in higher doses in intoxication

Question 11

Hallucinogens

Answer 11

Drugs, that alter perception, mood, and cognitive processes, often causing hallucinations or profound changes in consciousness

Question 12

Opioids

Answer 12

Psychoactive drugs that act on opioid receptors in the brain and body, producing pain, relief, euphoria, and sedation

Question 13

Heroin

Answer 13

A highly addictive opioid drug derived from morphine
- produces intense, euphoria, pain, relief, and sedation by blinding to operate receptors in the brain

Question 14

Tolerance
(Coffee)

Answer 14

A condition where increasing amounts of a psychoactive substance are needed to achieve the same effects
- it occurs due to the brains adaption to the drug leading to reduce sensitivity to its affects overtime

Question 15

Withdrawal

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Addiction

Answer 16

A chronic brain disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences
- Involves changes and brain structure and function, leading to a loss of control over drug consumption