Dynamics of Addiction

Depressant

affects the CNS by slowing down brain activity, and increase neurotransmitters

Jacose

humorous, playful, and fun to be around

Amorous

touchy-feely and flirtatious

Bellicose

aggressive with fighting temptations.

Lachrymose

tearful, sad, self-pity, and remorse

Somnos

sleepy

Clamorose

loud

Scientose

know-it-all

Narcotics

opioid drug that dulls the senses, relieves pain, and induces state of euphoria

Stimulant

increase activity in the CNS = speeds everything up

Nicotine

highly addictive psychoactive drug

Hallucinogen 

alterations in perception, cognition, and mood

Ecstasy

synthetic drug (stimulant and hallucinogen) that senses euphoria and floods brain with neurotransmitters

Cannabis

marijuana

Metabolism

liver gets damaged and is responsible for breaking down alcohol

Antabuse 

used to treat chronic alcoholism 

Wernicke Korsakoff

bleeding in the brain