Chapter 5
Altering Consciousness through Drugs

Psychoactive substances= drugs that have psychological effects such as stimulation or distortion of perceptions.

Stimulant=a drug that _________ the activity of the nervous system. Stimulants elevate mood, increase feelings of well-being, and increase energy and alertness.

cocaine=

crack cocaine=

amphetamines=

Methamphetamine=

nicotine=

Tobacco accounts for more deaths in the U.S. than the combined total of alcohol, illicit drugs, firearms, car accidents, suicides, homicides, and AIDS combined according to a 1999 study mentioned in your textbook.

MDMA =

Depressant=a drug that _______ the rate of activity of the nervous system

Alcohol=
Opiates=
Prescription narcotics:
Category I= drugs for _______ pain (Dilaudid,......

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