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Drugs that affect the brain and change conciousness |
Psychoactive drug |
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Bind to receptor sites and mimics neurotransmitters |
Agonists |
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Bind to receptor sites and prevent neurotransmitters from binding. Increases or decreases release of neurotransmitters. (DNA) |
Antagonists |
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(Categories of drugs) Reduces the activity of the central nervous system |
Depressants |
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(Categories of drugs) Increase behavioral and mental activity |
Stimulants |
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(Categories for drug) Cause loss of Contact with reality |
Psychedelics |
