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UNIT 2 Psychoactive Drug

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Psychoactive Drug   show
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Substance Use Disorder   show
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show the diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a drug, requiring the user to take larger and larger doses before experiencing the drug's effect.  
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show the discomfort and distress that follow discontinuing an addictive drug or behavior.  
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Depressants   show
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Alcohol Use Disorder   show
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Barbiturates   show
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Opiates   show
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show drugs (such as caffeine, nicotine, and the more powerful cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, and Ecstasy) that excite neural activity and speed up body functions.  
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Nicotine   show
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show a powerful and addictive stimulant derived from the coca plant; produces temporarily increased alertness and euphoria.  
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Amphetamines   show
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show a powerfully addictive drug that stimulates the central nervous system, with accelerated body functions and associated energy and mood changes; over time, appears to reduce baseline dopamine levels.  
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show a synthetic stimulant and mild hallucinogen. Produces euphoria and social intimacy, but with short-term health risks and longer-term harm to serotonin-producing neurons and to mood and cognition.  
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Hallucinogens   show
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Near-Death Experience   show
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LSD   show
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show the major active ingredient in marijuana; triggers a variety of effects, including mild hallucinations.  
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