drugs Flashcards

(30 cards)

1
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depressants

A

slow body function and neura activity

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2
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hallucinogenics

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distort perceptions and evoke sensory images

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3
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stimulants

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excite neural activity and speed up body functions

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4
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tolerance

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when you need to take more of a drug to feel the effects

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5
Q

withdrawal

A

you have negative physical cravings when not taking the drug

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6
Q

marijuana

A

depressant and hallucinogenic (THC) (CBD)

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7
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CBD

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helps with anxiety, sleep, and reducing seizures

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8
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Is addiction physical or psychological?

A

both

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9
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effects of alcohol (short-term)

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impulsive, lack of coordination, aggression,

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10
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What’s in meth?

A

amphetamine (stimulants), lithium batteries, antifreeze

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11
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whats from opium

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morphine and heroine

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12
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morphine depressant or stimulant

A

depressant

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13
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caffine

A

stimulant

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14
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nicotine

A

stimulants

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15
Q

LSD

A

holucenegen

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16
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mushrooms

17
Q

ecstasy/molly

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hallucinogen and stimulant

18
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cocaine

19
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ecstasy/molly

A

hallucinogen and stimulant

20
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the effect of drugs on the brain

A

can change brain permenantly

21
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psychoactive drug

A

a chemical substance that alters perceptions and moods

22
Q

addiction

A

the continued use of a substance despite its adverse effects

23
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opiates

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depress neural activity and temporarily lessen pain and anxiety (morphine and heroin)

24
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alcohol

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barbiturates
tranquilizers, depress nervous system activity, and impair memory
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amphetamines
stimulate neural activity, gives you energy and a better mood
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methamphetamines
stimulant --> high energy and euphoria
28
THC
the main active ingredient in weed, triggers mild hallucinations
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how do stimulants work?
they increase the release of norepinephrine (controls mood)
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how do depressants work?
increase activity of GABA (inhibits brain activity)