Depressants Flashcards
1
Q
What are depressants
A
Depressant drugs slow behavior by either speeding up or slowing down nerve impulses
2
Q
Common depressants are:
A
Alcohol
Barbiturates
Opiates
3
Q
What is Alcohol
A
Is highly addictive
Psychoactive drug in western society
4
Q
Alcohol in moderate amounts affect
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Judgement Perception Sight Functioning Motor processes
5
Q
What is alcohol used for
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It’s overall effect is to calm the nervous system
6
Q
What are barbiturates
A
Used to treat insomnia
“Downers”
Effects are similar to alcohol
Can interfere with sleep patterns and causes dependence
7
Q
What are Opiates
A
Derived from opium poppy Peaks endorphins Natural painkillers Causes euphoria Clouded mental function
