Mod 10 Flashcards
(40 cards)
psychoactive drugs are chemicals introduced into the body which alter …, …, and other elements of conscious experience
perceptions; moods
many psychoactive drugs can be harmful to the body. psychoactive drugs are particularly dangerous when a person develops an … or becomes … on the substance
addiction; dependent
factors related to addiction: …, …, impact on … of substance use, physical and psychological …
tolerance; withdrawal; daily life; dependence
tolerance of a drug refers to the diminished … after repeated use. tolerance feeds addiction because users take .. of a drug to get the desired effect
psychoactive effects
after the benefits of a substance wear off, especially after tolerance has developed, drug users may experience .. (painful symptoms of the body readjusting to the absence of the drug)
withdrawal
withdrawal … addiction because users want to resume taking the drug to end withdrawal symptoms
worsens
in physical dependence, the body has been altered in ways that create … for the drug (e.g. to end withdrawal symptoms)
cravings
in psychological dependence a person’s resources for coping with daily life … as a drug becomes “needed” to …, .., or …
wither; relax; socialize; sleep
depressants are chemicals that reduce … and other body functions. examples: …, …, and …
neural activity; alcohol; barbiturates; opiates
(alcohol impact on functioning) slow …, reduced … nervous system activity, and slower … and … reaction
neural processing; sympathetic; thought; physical
(alcohol impact on functioning) reduced memory formation caused by disrupted … and reduced … formation
REM sleep; synapse
(alcohol impact on functioning) impaired .., impaired …, self-… and …; increased … and …
self-control; judgment; monitoring; inhibition; accidents; aggression
(alcohol impact on functioning) chronic use of alcohol can lead to
brain damage
barbiturates are …–drugs that depress … activity
tranquilizers; central nervous system
(alcohol impact on functioning) examples of barbiturates: Nembutal, seconal, amytal
effects of barbiturates: reducing … and inducing …
problems: reducing …, …, and …; can lead to … if combined with alcohol
anxiety; sleep; memory; judgment; concentration; death
opiates are highly … depressants
addictive
opiates depress … activity; this reduces …, and especially reduces …
high doses of opiates produce …
nervous system; anxiety; pain; euphoria
opiates work at … for the body’s natural pain reducers (…)
receptor sites; endorphins
opiates are chemical such as … and … that are made from the opium …
morphine; heroin; poppy
stimulants are drugs which … neural activity and bodily functions
intensify
some physical effects of stimulants: … pupils, increased …. and …, increased …, decreased …
examples of stimulants: caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy
dilated; breathing; heart rate; blood sugar; appetite
caffeine adds …, disrupts sleep for …-… hours, can lead to withdrawal symptoms if used daily: …, …, …, difficulty …, …
energy; 3;4; headaches; irritability; fatigue; concentrating; depression
the main effect of nicotine use is
addiction
nicotine arouses the brain to a state of …, increases … and …, at high levels, it relaxes … and triggers the release of neurotransmitters that may reduce …, reduces … to extremities, and suppresses appetite for …
increased alertness; heart rate; blood pressure; muscles; stress; circulation; carbohydrates