AP PSYCHOLOGY - SELECTED PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS

Alcohol

Depressant with the pleasurable effects of initial high followed by relaxation and disinhibition and the negative aftereffects of depression, memory loss, oxygen damage, impaired actions

Heroin

Depressant with the pleasurable effects of flush of euphoria relief from pain and negative aftereffects of depressed physiology and agonizing withdrawal

Caffeine

Stimulant with the pleasurable effects of increased alertness and wakefulness and negative aftereffects of depressed physiology and agonizing withdrawal

Methamphetamine

Stimulant with the pleasurable effects of euphoria, alertness, and energy and the negative aftereffects of irritability, insomnia, hypertension, and seizures

Cocaine

Stimulant with pleasurable effects of rush of euphoria and confidence and energy and negative aftereffects of cardiovascular stress, suspiciousness, depressive crash

Nicotine

Stimulant with pleasurable effects of arousal and relaxation and sense of well-being and the negative aftereffects of heart disease and cancer

Ecstasy (MDMA)

Stimulant and mild hallucinogen with the pleasurable effects of emotional elevation and disinhibition and the negative aftereffects of dehydration, overeating, depressed mood, impaired cognitive and immune functioning.

LSD

Hallucinogen with pleasurable effects of visual trip and the negative aftereffects of risk of panic

Marijuana

Mild hallucinogen with the pleasurable effects of enhanced sensation, relief of pain, distortion of time, and relaxation and the negative aftereffects of impaired learning and memory, increased risk of psychological disorders, and lung damage from smoke.