Drugs and Consciousness Addiction: you crave the drug just to feel normal. Distort perception, change moods, delusions and hallucinations

Depressants Slow the activity of the nervous system Alcohol Intoxication: Drunkenness (root is toxic which means poison) Affects judgment as well as motor function Alcoholism is a major problem Liver problems, Heart problems and Cancer

Depressants Cont. Narcotic Root word narke = numbness Depressants usually used to relieve pain Morphine, heroin and codeine Addiction to morphine AKA soldiers disease Heroin was the hero Intravenous use Horrible side effects and withdrawal

Stimulants Increase the activity of the Nervous system Nicotene Amphetamines Stay awake and reduce appetite Used by soldiers in WWII Many forms Hallucinations and delusions

Stimulants cont. Cocaine Coca plant Raise BP, decrease supply of O2 to heart Used as a pain killer in 1800’s Used for depression Crack is form Withdrawal is harsh and it has many side effects

Hallucinogens Cause Hallucinations, feelings of pleasure in some cases Marijuana Impairs perception and coordination, impairs memory and learning, can cause anxiety and confusion, raises heart rate, time distortion LSD (ACID) Intense hallucinations Unpredictable effects Flashbacks

Treatments Detox Maintenance Program Counseling Support Groups Removal of the harmful substance from the body Maintenance Program Given controlled less dangerous amounts of drug or a different drug Counseling Individual or group Support Groups AA