Psychoactive Drugs
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Depressants
3 B’s: Booze, Barbiturates, and Benzodiazepines
Increase GABA, relaxation; Slow down CNS and breathing
Alcohol
Depressant; Increase dopamine, decrease REM, withdrawl=overexcited neurons→seizure, hypertension, high BP
Benzodiazepenes
Depressant; For anxiety and alcohol use disorder (mimics withdrawl effects)
Barbiturates
Depressant
Stimulants
Amphetamines, Hallucinogens, Opioids
Amphetamines
Increase dopamine and norepinephrine, Insomnia, Increase alertness, Dehydration
Ex: Adderall, Cocaine, Caffeine, Ecstacy
Used for narcolepsy and ADHD
Hallucinogens
Alter perception, mood; Euphoria; Paranoid
Ex: LSD
Used for anesthesia
Opioids
Perception is holistic and organized; Drowsiness; Nausea; Loss of coordination; Pinpoint pupils
Ex: Morphine, Heroin, Oxycodone
Used for pain relief
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