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Psych Unit 5

Drugs

TermDefinition
Depressant Drug Names Alcohol and Heroin
Stimulant Drug Names Caffeine, Meth, Cocaine, Nicotine, and Ecstasy
Alcohols effects relaxation, initial high, disinhibition
Heroins effects euphoria, and relief of pain
Caffeine effects alterness, and wakefulness
Meths effects euphoria, alertness, and energy
Cocaines effects euphoria, confidence, and energy
Nicotines effects Arousal, relaxation, and feeling of wellbeing
Ecstasy effects Emotional elevation, and disinhibition
Marijuana effects enhanced sensations, relief of pain, distortion of time, and relaxation
Alcohols bad effects depression, memory loss, organ damage, impaired reactions
Heroins bad effects Depressed physiology, agonizing withdrawal
Caffeines bad effects Anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia in high doses; uncomfortable withdrawal.
Meths bad effects Irritability, insomnia, hypertension, seizures
Cocaines bad effects Cardiovascular stress, suspiciousness, depressive crash
Nicotines bad effects Heart disease, cancer
Ecstasy's bad effects Dehydration, overheating, depressed mood, impaired cognitive and immune functioning
Marijuanas bad effects Impaired learning and memory, increased risk of mental disorders, lung damage from smoke
Created by: emag
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