THE TEENAGE BRAIN & ADDICTION

Question 1

Stimulants:

Answer 1

Stimulants block the reuptake of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin in the synapses of the CNS.

Question 2

SYMPTOMS OF Stimulants:

Answer 2

Enhanced mood and increased energy

Question 3

Stimulant drugs:

Answer 3

Caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, Amphetamines

Question 4

Depressants

Answer 4

inhibit, or slow down, the brain and body. Use of depressants can cause lowered energy, slowed breathing, slowed heart rate, and lower body temperature.

Question 5

symptoms of a depressant drug

Answer 5

Calming effects, sleep, pain relief, slowed heart rate and respiration

Question 6

types of depressant drugs

Answer 6

alcohol, Tranquilisers

Opiates

Question 7

Opioids

Answer 7

lowing of many body functions, constipation, respiratory and cardiac depression, and the rapid development of tolerance

Question 8

types of opioids

Answer 8

Opium, Morphine Morphine

Question 9

Hallucinogens

Answer 9

impair the brain and body’s perception of reality. Use of hallucinogens can cause delusional thoughts, bizarre physical motions, and the experience of sights, sounds, tastes, and sensations that are not there.

Question 10

Hallucinogens symptoms

Answer 10

Altered consciousness; hallucination

Question 11

hallucinations drugs

Answer 11

Marijuana, LSD