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Psychoactive drugs
drugs that influence a person's emotions, perceptions, and behavior.
Addictive Drugs
Drugs that produce a biological or psychological dependence in the user so that withdrawal from them leads to a craving for the drug that, in some cases, may be nearly irresisible
Stimulants
Drugs that have an arousal effect on the central nervous system, causing a rise in heart rate, blood pressure, and muscular tension
Depressants
Drugs that slow down the nervous system
Narcotics
Drugs that increase relaxation and relieve pain and anxiety
Hallucinogen
A drug that is capable of producing the hallucinations, or changes in the perceptual process
EVALUATE
1. Drugs that affect a person's consciousness are referred to as ____
Psychoactive
2. Match the type of drug to an example of that type.
2-1. Narcotic- a pain reliever
B.Heroin
2-2. Amphetamine - a strong stimulant
C. Dexedrine or speed
2-3. Hallucinogen-capable of producing hallucinations
A. LSD
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