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Unit 5 quiz 2

Drugs module module 25

QuestionAnswer
Chemicals that alter how you think and feel Psychoactive drug
the continuation of craving a substance when it causes negative effects Substance use disorder
happens after the continued use of a substance and it then take more of the substance to get the same reaction tolerance
discomfort and stress caused when someone stops using a substance withdrawal
substances that calms down neural activity and slows down body movement depressants
The overuse of this substance can shrink the brain alcohol use disorder (alcoholism)
Depress central nervous system activity, prescribed as a sleep medication or to reduce anxiety, in large doses causes memory and judging impairment EX- nembutal, seconal, amytal barbiturates
prescribed as painkillers, depresses neural functioning and temporarily lessens anxiety and pain, overdose causes the body to stop producing endorphins opiates
substances that excite neural activity and speed up body functions, more energy and self- confidence EX- caffeine stimulants
highly addictive psychoactive drug found in tobacco nicotine
a powerful and addictive stimulant, creates temporary increased alertness and euphoria, depletes the brains supply of neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine cocaine
drugs that stimulates neural activity, body functions speed up and users energy rises and mood soars amphetamines
highly powerful drug that stimulates the CNS, appears to reduce baseline dopamine levels, enhances energy and mood for 8 hours methamphetamine
A stimulant and mild hallucinogen, produces euphoria and social intimacy, dehydrating, can damage serotonin- producing neurons Ecstasy (MDMA)
drugs that distort perception and evokes sensory images in the absence of sensory input hallucinogens
an altered state of consciousness similar to hallucinations caused by hallucinogens near-death experience
a powerful hallucinogenic drug known also as acid causes kaleidoscope like hallucinations LSD
Major active ingredient in marijuana, causes hallucinations and impair motor coordination THC
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