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In area of psychology that studies the effects of psychoactive drugs on the body
Psychoactive Drug
Psychological dependency
Substance abuse
Psychopharmacy
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Increase the release of neurotransmitters norepinephrine (arousal) and dopamine (pleasure)
Hallucinogens
Depressants
Stimulents
Opiates
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Psychological effects of ______ are increased mental alertness,
reduced fatigue, and stimulation
Hallucinogens
Depressants
Stimulents
Opiates
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Psychological effects of ______ are mild euphoria,
talkativeness, friendliness, and aggression
Hallucinogens
Depressants
Opiates
Stimulents
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Psychological Effects of ______ are intense rush of euphoria
Feelings of contentment
Depressants
Stimulents
Opiates
Hallucinogens
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Similar to the neurotransmitter serotonin, which regulates moods and perceptions
Hallucinogens
Stimulents
Opiates
Depressants
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Slows down activity in central nervous system
Opiates
Hallucinogens
Stimulents
Depressants
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When someone routinely takes a drug their body builds up a greater need for the drug
Psychological dependency
Substance abuse
Tolerance
Psychoactive Drug
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Agonist for endorphins
Hallucinogens
Opiates
Stimulents
Depressants
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When a person chooses to take a drug despite knowing the ramifications it could cause in other areas of their life.
Psychoactive Drug
Tolerance
Psychological dependency
Substance abuse
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Increase number of GABA neurotransmitters which inhibit brain activity
Stimulents
Opiates
Depressants
Hallucinogens
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Include unpleasant headaches, shaking, and intense cravings for the drug. Can also include vomiting
Psychological dependency
Withdrawal symptoms
Substance abuse
Psychoactive Drug
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Activates the parasympathetic nervous system
Stimulents
Opiates
Hallucinogens
Depressants
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Also called psychedelics
Hallucinogens
Depressants
Stimulents
Opiates
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Things that alter and affect the brain and nervous systems
Psychopharmacy
Psychoactive Drug
Substance abuse
Psychological dependency
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Speeds up the activity of the nervous system
Depressants
Opiates
Stimulents
Hallucinogens
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Causes sleepiness and relieves pain
Opiates
Depressants
Stimulents
Hallucinogens
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Psychological Effects of ______ are loss of contact with reality
Stimulents
Opiates
Hallucinogens
Depressants
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An agonist acts like a neurotransmitter
False
True
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Activates the sympathetic nervous system
Stimulents
Depressants
Hallucinogens
Opiates
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An antagonist blocks the neurotransmitter receptor site
False
True
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Occurs when a pattern of drug use interferes with a personal and social meaning and functioning
Psychoactive Drug
Withdrawal symptoms
Substance abuse
Psychological dependency
