S.O.C Vocab 2

Psychoactive drug

chemical substance that changes functions of the nervous system, and results in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior

Substance use disorder

treatable, chronic diseases characterized by a problematic pattern of use of a substance

Tolerance

the capacity to *endure* continued subjection to something

Withdrawal

the physical and mental symptoms that a person has when they suddenly stop or cut back the use of an addictive substance

Depressants

drug that lowers neurotransmission levels, which is to depress or reduce arousal or stimulation, in various areas of the brain. 

Alcohol use disorder

medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences.

Barbiturates

any of a family of drugs derived from barbituric acid that depress the activity of the central nervous system

Opiates

A substance used to treat pain or cause sleep

Stimulants

a class of drugs that speed up messages travelling between the brain and body.

Nicotine

An addictive, poisonous chemical found in tobacco. he negative stress response, often involving negative affect and physiological reactivity

Cocaine

stimulates the reward pathway in the brain.

Amphetamines

psychostimulant drugs that abnormally speed up the functions of the brain and body

Methamphetamine

a powerful, highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system

Ecstasy

a feeling of intense pleasure and elation, including that experienced in some mystical states,

Hallucinogens

a diverse group of drugs that alter perception, thoughts, and feelings

LSD

a drug that can alter a person's perception of reality and vividly distort the senses

THC

the psychoactive substance that produces the “high” associated with smoking marijuana and can also lead to central nervous system depression