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1 Drugs and Consciousness

2 Psychoactive Drugs Definition-drugs that alter a person’s mood perception, and behavior. Definition-drugs that alter a person’s mood perception, and behavior.

3 Depressant Depressant-relaxes body: impairs memory and judgment. Depressant-relaxes body: impairs memory and judgment. Examples:????? Examples:?????

4 Examples of Depressant: Alcohol, morphine, heroine ALL HIGHLY ADDICTIVE!

5 Stimulants Stimulants- increase energy and alertness Stimulants- increase energy and alertness Other Examples: Cocaine (depression and cardiovascular stress), Caffeine, and Amphetamines, Ecstasy (dehydration and depression, cognitive functioning) Other Examples: Cocaine (depression and cardiovascular stress), Caffeine, and Amphetamines, Ecstasy (dehydration and depression, cognitive functioning) -cause increase in confidence and energy -cause increase in confidence and energy

6 Hallucinogens Hallucinogens- causes hallucinations and distorts perception. Hallucinogens- causes hallucinations and distorts perception. Example: Marijuana, LSD Example: Marijuana, LSD

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