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States of Consciousness

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show our awareness of various cognitive processes, such as sleeping, dreaming, concentrating, and making decisions  
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waking consciousness   show
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altered state of consciousness   show
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show apparently effortless shifts in attention away from the here-and-now into a private world of make-believe  
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show sleep stage characterized by rapid eye movements and increased dreaming  
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non-REM (NREM) sleep   show
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insomnia   show
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show sleep disorder characterized by breathing difficulty during the night and feelings of exhaustion during the day  
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narcolepsy   show
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dreams   show
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psychoactive drugs   show
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show a pattern of drug use that diminishes the ability to fulfill responsibilities at home or at work or school, that results in repeated use of a drug in dangerous situations, or that leads to legal difficulties related to drug use  
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show a pattern of compulsive drug taking that results in tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, or other specific symptoms for at least a year  
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show phenomenon whereby higher doeses of a drug are required to produce its original effects or to prevent withdrawal symptoms  
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show unpleasant physical or psychological effects that follow the discontinuance of a dependence-producing substance  
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depressants   show
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show depressant that is the intoxicating ingredient in whickey, beer, wine, and other fermented or distilled liquors  
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barbiturates   show
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opiates   show
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show drugs, including amphetamines and cocaine , that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system and produce feelings of optimism and boundless energy  
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amphetamines   show
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show drug derived from the coca plant that, while producing a sense of euphoria by stimulating the sympathetic nervous system, also leads to anxiety, depression, and addictive cravings  
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hallucinogens   show
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show hallucinogenic or "psychedelic" drug that produces hallucinations and delusions similar to those occuring in a psychotic state  
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show a mild hallucinogen that produces a "high" often characterized by feelings of euphoria, a sense of well-being, and swings in mood from gaeity to relaxation; may also cause feelings of anxiety and paranoia  
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meditation   show
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hypnosis   show
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