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Psychoactive drugs |
drugs that influence a person's emotions, perceptions, and behavior. |
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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 |
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Stimulants |
Drugs that have an arousal effect on the central nervous system, causing a rise in heart rate, blood pressure, and muscular tension |
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Depressants |
Drugs that slow down the nervous system |
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Narcotics |
Drugs that increase relaxation and relieve pain and anxiety |
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Hallucinogen |
A drug that is capable of producing the hallucinations, or changes in the perceptual process |
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EVALUATE 1. Drugs that affect a person's consciousness are referred to as ____ |
Psychoactive |
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2. Match the type of drug to an example of that type. 2-1. Narcotic- a pain reliever |
B.Heroin |
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2-2. Amphetamine - a strong stimulant |
C. Dexedrine or speed |
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2-3. Hallucinogen-capable of producing hallucinations |
A. LSD |
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3. Classify each drug listed as a stimulant (S), depressant (D) , Hallucinogen (H) ,or narcotics (N) 1. nicotine 2. cocaine 3. alcohol 4. morphine 5. marijuana |
1. S 2. S 3. D 4. N 5. H |
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4. The effects of LSD can occur long after the drug has been taken. True or False? |
True |
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5. _____ is a drug that has been used to cure people of heroin addiction |
Methadone |
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RETHINK Why have drug education campaigns largely been ineffective in stemming the use of illegal drugs? should the use of certain now illegal drugs be made legal? would it be more effective to stress reduction of drug use rather than a complete prohibition of drug use. |
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