DRUGS. Drug Tolerance The diminishing effect with regular dose of the same dose. Psychological v. Physical dependence.

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DRUGS

Drug Tolerance The diminishing effect with regular dose of the same dose. Psychological v. Physical dependence

Withdrawal

Psychoactive Drugs Depressants: slow down body functions. Stimulants: arouse body functions. Hallucinogens: distort perceptions or evoke sensation without sensory input.

Depressants Alcohol Slows down sympathetic nervous system. Disrupts memory processing. Reduces self- awareness. Involved in up to 60% of all crimes. The worst drug from a macro perspective out there.

Depressants Barbiturates Tranquilizers Taken to sleep (but reduce REM sleep). Taken with other drugs- you can get a synergistic effect.

Depressants Opiates Heroin and morphine Addition comes fast and the withdrawal symptoms are bad

Stimulants Amphetamines (Speed) Cocaine Crack “the crash”

Hallucinogens LSD (Acid) Can cause PTSD and schizophrenia. Geometric patterns

Hallucinogens Marijuana THC (Tetrahydrocannabinl) Difficult to classify Can amplify senses Is it addictive?