Psych Exam

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Psychoactive Drugs

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chemicals that change perceptions and moods.
(caffiene, nicotine, and alcohol)

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Tolerance

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Neuroadaptation occurs; The deminishing effect with regular use of the same drug; Larger and larger doses are required to experience the drugs effects.

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Witdrawal

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Bodys response to the drugs absence indicating either a physical or psychological dependance.

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Physical Dependance

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Physiological need for a drug; Physical pain and intense cravings resulting from the withdrawal of a drug.

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Psychological Dependance

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*stress relieving drugs*
Psychological need to use a drug, such as to relieve negative emotions.

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Addiction

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Craving for a substance

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false myths about addictions

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1.Addictive drugs quickly corrupt.(Morphine leads to heroin abuse)
2.Addictions cant be overcome voluntarily; therapy is a must.

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3 Catagories of Psychoactive Drugs:

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Depressants, Stimulants, and hallucinogens.

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Depressants

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"Downers"
Alchohol, Barbiturates(tranquilizers), and Opiates;
Calm Neural activity and slow body functions.

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Barbiturate

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"Tranquilizers"
Mimic the effect of Alchohol; Depress the activity of the central nervous system; reducing anxiety but impairing memory and judgement.

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Opiates

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"Opium" and its derivatives, morphine and heroin; depress neural functioning. Pupils constrict, breathing slows, and user becomes lethargic.

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Stimulants

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"Uppers"
Temp. excite neural activity and arouse body functions; Speed up body functions.
*Increase heart and breathing rates, Pupils dilate, appetite diminishes(bc blood sugar increases), and energy and self confidense rise.
(Caffiene, nicotine, amphetamine(speed), cocaine, ecstasy)

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Uses of stimulants

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Stay awake, lose wieght, boost mood, boost athletic performance.

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Hallucinogens

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"Psychedelics"
Distort perceptions and evoke sensory images in the absence of sensory input.
(Marijuana, lSD, MDMA(X))

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LSD

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Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
"Acid"
Powerful hallucinogenic drug.