AP PSYCH 2.8 The Adaptable Brain
Psychoactive drugs are chemical substances used to alter one’s perception, mood, or consciousness
Often associated with physical and psychological dependence
These are drugs that reduce neural activity
Slowing body functions, “depressing” the body
Sleeping pills
Tranquilizers
Alcohol
Depressant effect
Pain relief
An agonist for endorphins
Morphine
Oxycodone
Heroine
Codeine
Drugs that excite neural activity
They speed up bodily functions, “stimulating” the body
Caffeine
Nicotine
Amphetamines
Cocaine
Also called psychedelics
They distort perceptions
Evoke hallucinations
Sensations in the absence of sensory input
LSD
Lysergic acid diethylamide
Marijuana
One of many effects
THC is the active component
Psychoactive drugs are chemical substances used to alter one’s perception, mood, or consciousness
Often associated with physical and psychological dependence
These are drugs that reduce neural activity
Slowing body functions, “depressing” the body
Sleeping pills
Tranquilizers
Alcohol
Depressant effect
Pain relief
An agonist for endorphins
Morphine
Oxycodone
Heroine
Codeine
Drugs that excite neural activity
They speed up bodily functions, “stimulating” the body
Caffeine
Nicotine
Amphetamines
Cocaine
Also called psychedelics
They distort perceptions
Evoke hallucinations
Sensations in the absence of sensory input
LSD
Lysergic acid diethylamide
Marijuana
One of many effects
THC is the active component