Methadone
has the ability to control the symptoms of heroin or morphine withdrawal without the euphoria, or "high, "of heroin or morphine
Narcotics
are pain- relieving drugs of the depressant class that are derived from the opium poppy
Amphetamines
stimulants that are synthesized (made) in laboratories rather than being found in nature
Benzodiazepines
drugs that lower anxiety and reduce stress
Nightmares
are bad or unpleasant dreams that occur during REM sleep
Hilgard
believed that a person under hypnosis is in a state of dissociation, in which one part of consciousness is hypnotized and susceptible to suggestion, while another part is aware of everything that occurs
Depressants
drugs that decrease the functioning of the nervous system- narcotics: a class of opium- related drugs that suppress the sensation of pain by binding to and stimulating the nervous system's natural receptor sites for endorphins
Hypnosis
is a state of consciousness in which a person is especially susceptible to suggestion
Withdrawal
physical symptoms that can include nausea, pain, tremors, crankiness, and high blood pressure, resulting from a lack of an addictive drug in the body systems
Alcohol
is the most commonly used and abused depressant
Opium
is the earliest form of this drug and is highly addictive because it directly stimulates receptor sites for endorphins
Hallucinogens
are stimulants that alter the brain's interpretation of sensations, creating hallucinations
MDMA(Ecstasy or X)
designer drug that can have both stimulant and hallucinatory effects
Sleep
is a circadian rhythm, lasting 24 hours, and is a product of the activity of the hypothalamus, the hormone melatonin, the neurotransmitter serotonin, and body temperature
PCP
synthesized drug now used as an animal tranquilizer that can cause stimulant, depressant, narcotic, or hallucinogenic effects
Heroin
a narcotic drug derived from opium that is extremely addictive
Insomnia
is an inability to get to sleep, stay asleep, or get enough sleep
Caffeine
is the most commonly used stimulant, found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and many sodas
psychological dependence
In ________, the user believes that he or she needs the drug to function well and maintain a sense of well- being
Microsleeps
brief sidesteps into sleep lasting only a few seconds
Stimulants
drugs that increase the functioning of the nervous system
Mescaline
natural hallucinogen derived from the peyote cactus buttons
Consciousness
a person's awareness of everything that is going on around him or her at any given moment, which is used to organize behavior
Psilocybin
natural hallucinogen found in certain mushrooms
Morphine
narcotic drug derived from opium, used to treat severe pain
Restorative theory states
that sleep provides the body with an opportunity to restore chemicals that have been depleted during the day as well as the growth and repair of cell tissue
Circadian rhythm
a cycle of bodily rhythm that occurs over a 24- hour period
Rapid eye movement (REM)
stage of sleep in which the eyes move rapidly under the eyelids and the person is typically experiencing a dream
bursts of activity
Stage Two sleep is indicated by the presence of sleep spindles, ________ on the EEG.
Stage Four
________ is predominantly delta waves and the body is at its lowest level of functioning.
Delta waves
long, slow waves that indicate the deepest stage of sleep
Physical dependence
condition occurring when a person's body becomes unable to function normally without a particular drug
REM behavior disorder
is a rare condition in which REM paralysis fails and the person moves violently while dreaming, often acting out the elements of the dream
Non REM (NREM) sleep:
any of the stages of sleep that do not include REM
Amphetamines
are synthetic drugs such as Benzedrine or Dexedrine
Narcolepsy
is a genetic disorder in which the person suddenly and without warning collapses into REM sleep
Hypnosis
state of consciousness in which the person is especially susceptible to suggestion
Marijuana
mild hallucinogen (also known as pot or weed) derived from the leaves and flowers of a particular type of hemp plant
Nicotine
the active ingredient in tobacco
Insomnia
the inability to get to sleep, stay asleep, or get a good quality of sleep
Stimulants
are drugs that increase the activity of the nervous system, particularly the sympathetic division and the central nervous system