Psychology of Drugs and Meditation

These flashcards cover key concepts related to drugs, meditation, and hypnosis as discussed in the lecture.

What type of drug is alcohol?

Depressant.

Dependence

The need to use a drug.

Withdrawal

Negative experiences when stopping using a drug.

Tolerance

The increased amount of drug needed to produce the same effect.

What are true statements about meditation?

It creates a state of relaxation and may mediate stress and depression.

What are true statements about hypnosis?

Once in a hypnotic state, we lack control over our behavior; Hypnosis can help us manage anxiety or pain; Hypnosis creates a sleep-like trance.

Symptoms of withdrawal from using cannabis include:

Anxiety, nightmares, irritability, tremors.