Topic 12

Question 1

They are substances that affect the CNS

Answer 1

Psychoactive drugs

Question 2

They disrupt the way neurons send, receive, and process information

Answer 2

Psychoactive drugs

Question 3

There are two ways drugs can cause disruptions to the CNS, this one has to do with the stimulation of the reward pathway (too much)

Answer 3

Overstimulation of the reward pathway

Question 4

The second way drugs can disrupt the CNS is by imitating something…

Answer 4

Neurotransmitters

Question 5

This drug is known for blocking the removal of dopamine from synapses then results in the build-up of the same (euphoria)

Answer 5

Cocaine

Question 6

This part of the brain is involved in coordination

Answer 6

Cerebellum

Question 7

This part of the brain is involved in memory

Answer 7

Hippocampus

Question 8

They are the basic unit of communication in the brain

Answer 8

Neurons

Question 9

These types of drugs DECREASE the activity of the CNS

Answer 9

Depressants

Question 10

These types of drugs INCREASE the activity of the CNS

Answer 10

Stimulants

Question 11

These types of drugs distort the senses, mood, and thoughts of consumer

Answer 11

Hallucinogens

Question 12

What type of drugs are these?
- Ecstasy
- Caffeine
- Cocaine
- Nicotine
- Amphetamines

Answer 12

Stimulants

Question 13

What type of drugs are these?
- Alcohol
- Opioids
- Cannabis

Answer 13

Depressants

Question 14

What type of drugs are these?
- LSD
- GHB
- Ketamine
- Cannabis

Answer 14

Hallucinogens

Question 15

This TOMOGRAPHY identifies brain sites WHERE drugs and neurotransmitters are

Answer 15

Position Emission Tomography (PET)

Question 16

This tomography can be used to show how quickly drugs activate receptors, how long they ocuppy receptors, how long they take to leave the brain. It also shows the changes of brain after drug usage. And it can measure the effects of therapy for drug additions

Answer 16

PET

Question 17

In none abusers having more glucose in the brain means

Answer 17

These areas are more active

Question 18

In abusers having less glucose means

Answer 18

These areas are less active

Question 19

It’s a disorder characterized by a destructive pattern

Answer 19

Drug abuse

Question 20

Destructive patterns of drug abuse can make you have tolerance or withdrawal problems

Answer 20

Drug addiction

Question 21

What substances can be abused?

Answer 21

Any substance that causes euphoria can become addicting

Question 22

What do drugs do to our CNS?

Answer 22

They trick the brain receptors into thinking they are neurotransmitters and activate neurons, they can release abnormal amounts of dopamine which can produce an overstimulation

Question 23

It is known as the resistance of a substance which leads to needing a larger dose to achieve the desired effect

Answer 23

Tolerance

Question 24

They are abnormal or psychological symptoms that are acquired thanks to the discontinuation of the consumption of a drug

Answer 24

Withdrawal

Question 25

This drug withdrawal is represented by sweat, goosebumps, vomiting, anxiety, insomnia and muscle pain

Answer 25

Opiate

Question 26

When the person RELIES on the drug to prevent symptoms of withdrawal, meaning that cells cannot work without it or that we feel like our BODY cannot work without its intake

Answer 26

Physical dependence

Question 27

What's the name of the process in which you slowly reduce the intake of a drug until you completely stop without having withdrawal symptoms (it may take a week and it is recommended to have medical supervision)

Answer 27

Detoxification

Question 28

A compulsion that keeps drawing you back to something (like a need)

Answer 28

Psychological addiction

Question 29

There are many consequences of drug abuse some categories being:

Answer 29

- Academic difficulties - Health problems - Family problems - Society problems