Consciousness Drugs Flashcards

(47 cards)

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Substances that change brain function and result in alterations in perception, mood, or consciousness.

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Psychoactive Drugs

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Are drugs that slow down the activity of the nervous system.

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Depressant

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3
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Alcohol is an example of

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Depressants

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4
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Drugs that increase the activity of the nervous system and heart rate.

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Stimulants

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5
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Nicotine, Caffeine, Cocaine, Amphetamine and Methamphetamines is an example of

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Stimulants

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Are drugs that can distort perceptual experiences by objects or sounds that seems to be real but is not.

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Hallucinogens

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7
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Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)

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Hallucigones

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8
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Marijuana

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Hallucinogens

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9
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Is when the body craves it just to feel normal

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Addiction

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10
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What are the three categories of drugs:

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1- Depressants
2- Stimulants
3-Hallucinogens

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Is the most widely used drug in the United States.

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Alcohol

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12
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Another word for drunkenness or poisonous

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Intoxication

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Are addictive depressants that relieve pain and induce sleep.

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Narcotics

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Examples of narcotics

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Morphine, Heroin, and codeine

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Morphine, Heroin, and codeine are all derived from which plant

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opium poppy plant

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16
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Addiction to morphine became known as

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the soldier’s disease

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17
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Is a narcotic that was used during the Civil Wal to deaden the pain from wounds.

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Morphine

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A narcotic used in the West in 1800s and that would cure addiction to morphine.

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Heroin

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Drug found in tobacco leaves

20
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The most common stimulant drug

21
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The cigarette smoking is as addictive as the use of what drug

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This drug reduces the apetite, makes them more alert and attentive.

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This drug helps people by staying awake and reducing apetite.

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Is a false idea that seems real

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Use of amphetamines can also cause
delusion
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Used by soldier in World War II to help them remain awake and alert during the night.
amphetamine
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This stimulant is also called uppers or speed
Amphetamines
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This drug causes intense effects of euphoria and hyperactivity.
metamphetamine
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Using a lot metamphetamine can cause gum damage and advanced tooth decay known as
meth mouth
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A stimulant derived from the leaves of the coca plant, South America
Cocaine
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Has been used as a painkiller since the 1800s
Cocaine
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What neurologist used cocaine for depression and published an article called Song of Praise but then he regrets.
Sigmund Freud
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A very harmful form of cocaine is known as
crack
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drug produced from the leaves of the cannabis sativa plant
marijuana
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This drug produces feeling of relaxation and mild hallucinations.
Marijuana
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Is stronger than the marijuana
Hashish
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This hallucinogens its effects are not predictable
LSD
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This hallucinogens claim that expands conciousness and opens new worlds
LSD
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Name other hallucinogens:
-Mushrooms -Peyote -Ectasy
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Sometimes called a club drug
Ectasy
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Drug that comes from the cactus plant of Mexico and used in Indian rituals
Peyote
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People who are intoxicated of marijuana times pases?
very slow
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Types of Drugs Treatment:
-Detoxification -Maintenance Programs -Counseling -Support Groups
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This treatment is controversial because the users never becomes free of drugs
Maintenance Programs
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Removal of harmful substances from the body.
Detoxification
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Group or individual sessions
Counseling
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People with similar problems sharing common experiences
Support Group