Mental, Behavior , Chemical Means Flashcards
(16 cards)
Meditation
Intention to enhance self knowledge , well-being , and spirituality. By focusing on repetitive behavior , assuming certain body positions and minimizing external stimulation
Hypnosis
State of awareness , in deep relaxation , heightened suggestibility & focused attention
Psychoactive drugs
Chemicals that affect mental processes and behavior by their effect on the brain
Hallucinogens
Alter perception by blurring the boundary between self and external world
Examples of hallucinogens
LSD CANNABIS PCP MESCALINE PSILOCYBIN
Opiates
Very addictive drugs containing opium that produces profound well being and have strong pain relieving properties
Examples of opiates
MORPHINE
HEROIN
CODEINE
METHODANE
Depressants
Drugs that slow down mental and physical activity
Examples of depressants
BARBITURATES
BENZODIAZEPINES
ALCOHOL
Stimulants
Drug that arouses central nervous system speeding mental and physical responses
Examples of stimulants
Cocaine Amphetamine ( speed) MDMA Caffeine Nicotine
Tolerance
Reduced effectiveness drug had after repeated use
Physical dependence
dependence in drug for every day functioning
Addiction
Continue use of drug despite adverse effects
Withdrawal
Painful or uncomfortable symptoms when the level of drug effect is decreased
Psychological dependence
A desire to use a drug