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Drugs and Consciousness

Drugs and Consciousness. Psychoactive Drugs. Definition-drugs that alter a person’s mood perception, and behavior. Depressant. Depressant-relaxes body: impairs memory and judgment. Examples:?????. Examples of Depressant: Alcohol, morphine, heroine. ALL HIGHLY ADDICTIVE!. Stimulants.

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Drugs and Consciousness

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  1. Drugs and Consciousness

  2. Psychoactive Drugs • Definition-drugs that alter a person’s mood perception, and behavior.

  3. Depressant • Depressant-relaxes body: impairs memory and judgment. • Examples:?????

  4. Examples of Depressant: Alcohol, morphine, heroine ALL HIGHLY ADDICTIVE!

  5. Stimulants • Stimulants- increase energy and alertness • Other Examples: Cocaine (depression and cardiovascular stress), Caffeine, and Amphetamines, Ecstasy (dehydration and depression, cognitive functioning) • -cause increase in confidence and energy

  6. Hallucinogens • Hallucinogens- causes hallucinations and distorts perception. • Example: Marijuana, LSD

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