UNIT 2 LESSON 6 Flashcards
Psychoactive Drugs
substances that change perceptions and moods, meaning the sensory
information is the same but our perception of that information is altered
Psychoactive drugs
continued use despite
significant risk or maladaptation
substance use disorder
occurs when bodies adapt to these drugs, and require
greater amounts each time to achieve an altered state or to maintain a normal state
Addiction
the severe discomfort and distress after discontinuing an addictive drug or behavior
withdrawal
a class of drugs that reduce neural activity and slow body functions;
Depressants
dis-inhibitor which slows brain activity that controls judgment and inhibitions
Alcohol
tranquilizers, like Nembutal, Seconal, and Amytal
Barbiturates
endorphin-mimicking painkillers that illicit warm, euphoric feelings that can disrupt natural endorphin use and creation
opiates
drugs that excite neural activity and accelerate body functions, increasing breathing rate, heartbeat, energy, and confidence
Stimulants
can include fatigue, headaches, irritability, and depression, thus encouraging further use
Symptoms of withdrawal
provides a rush of euphoria, but depletes one’s
own dopamine and norepinephrine by overuse, causing quick withdrawal symptoms
Cocaine
increases dopamine, euphoria, alertness, and energy, followed by a crash of irritability, social isolation, depression, hypertension, and heightened aggression
Amphetamines
distort perceptions and evoke
sensory images in the absence of sensory input
Hallucinogens
presents a stream of uninterrupted fantastic pictures, shapes, colors,
etc., ranging from euphoria, to detachment, to panic
LSD
a hallucinogen which can evoke both agitation & hallucinations by amplifying colors, sounds, tastes, smells, touch, and can produce a euphoric high
THC
