Module 14 Drug Use: The Highs and Lows of Consciousness Chapter 3, Pages Essentials of Understanding Psychology- Sixth Edition PSY110 Psychology © Richard Goldman October 16, 2006

Psychoactive Drugs Altered State of Consciousness Influences a persons  Emotions  Perceptions  Behavior

Addictive Drugs Biological or Psychological Dependency Examples:  Cocaine  Alcohol  Caffeine  Nicotine  Heroine

Why do People Take Drugs? Pain relief or other medical reason  Prescription  Self medicated Emulating Role Model Peer Pressure Curiosity Thrill Seeking Escape Pleasure Religious Practice

Stimulants Street NameEffectsWithdrawal SymptomsAdverse/Overdose Reactions Cocaine Amphetamines Benzedrine Dexedrine Coke Snow Blow Lady SnowSpeed Increased confidence, mood elevation, sense of energy and alertness, decreased appetite, anxiety irritability, insomnia, transient drowsiness, delayed orgasm Apathy. general fatigue. prolonged sleep, depression, disorientation, suicidal thoughts, agitated motor activity, irritability bizarre dreams Elevated blood pressure, increase in body temperature, face picking, suspiciousness, bizarre and repetitious behavior vivid hallucinations, convulsions, possible death Depressants Alcohol Barbiturates Nembutal Seconal Phenobarbital Booze Yellow jackets Yellows Reds Anxiety reduction, impulsiveness. dramatic mood swings, bizarre thoughts, suicidal behavior slurred speech, disorientation, slowed mental and physical functioning. limited attention span Weakness, restlessness, nausea and vomiting, headaches, nightmares, irritability, depression, acute anxiety hallucinations, seizures, possible death Confusion, decreased response to pain. shallow respiration. dilated pupils, weak and rapid pulse, coma, possible death RohypnolRoofies Rope “Date-rape drug” Muscle relaxation, amnesia, sleepSeizuresSeizures, coma, incapacitation, inability to resist sexual assault Narcotics Heroin Morphine H, hombre, junk, smack, dope, crap, horse, Drugstore dope, cube, first line, mud Anxiety and pain reduction, apathy, difficulty in concentration, slowed speech. decreased physical activity drooling, itching, euphoria, nausea Anxiety, vomiting, sneezing, diarrhea, lower back pain, watery eyes. runny nose, yawning, irritability, tremors, panic, chills and sweating. cramps Depressed levels of consciousness, low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, shallow breathing, convulsions, coma, possible death Hallucinogens Cannabis (THC) delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol Marijuana Hashish Hash oil Bhang. kif, ganja, dope, grass, pot, hemp, joint, weed, bone, Mary Jane reefer Euphoria, relaxed inhibitions, increased appetite, disoriented behavior Hyperactivity, insomnia, decreased, appetite. anxiety Severe reactions rare but include panic, paranoia, fatigue, bizarre and dangerous behavior, decreased testosterone over long term; immune-system effects MDMA 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine EcstasyHeightened sense of oneself and insight, feelings of peace, empathy, energy Depression, anxiety sleeplessnessIncrease in body temperature, memory difficulties LSD lysergic acid diethylamide Acid, quasey, microdot, white lightning Heightened aesthetic responses; vision and depth distortion; heightened sensitivity to faces and gestures: magnified feelings; paranoia; panic: euphoria Not reportedNausea and chills; increased pulse, temperature, and blood pressure; slow, deep breathing; loss of appetite; insomnia; bizarre, dangerous behavior

Stimulants Street NameEffectsWithdrawal SymptomsAdverse/Overdose Reactions Cocaine Amphetamines Benzedrine Dexedrine Coke Snow Blow Lady SnowSpeed Increased confidence, mood elevation, sense of energy and alertness, decreased appetite, anxiety irritability, insomnia, transient drowsiness, delayed orgasm Apathy. general fatigue. prolonged sleep, depression, disorientation, suicidal thoughts, agitated motor activity, irritability bizarre dreams Elevated blood pressure, increase in body temperature, face picking, suspiciousness, bizarre and repetitious behavior vivid hallucinations, convulsions, possible death Depressants Alcohol Barbiturates Nembutal Seconal Phenobarbital Booze Yellow jackets Yellows Reds Anxiety reduction, impulsiveness. dramatic mood swings, bizarre thoughts, suicidal behavior slurred speech, disorientation, slowed mental and physical functioning. limited attention span Weakness, restlessness, nausea and vomiting, headaches, nightmares, irritability, depression, acute anxiety hallucinations, seizures, possible death Confusion, decreased response to pain. shallow respiration. dilated pupils, weak and rapid pulse, coma, possible death RohypnolRoofies Rope “Date-rape drug” Muscle relaxation, amnesia, sleepSeizuresSeizures, coma, incapacitation, inability to resist sexual assault Narcotics - Analgesics Heroin Morphine H, hombre, junk, smack, dope, crap, horse, Drugstore dope, cube, first line, mud Anxiety and pain reduction, apathy, difficulty in concentration, slowed speech. decreased physical activity drooling, itching, euphoria, nausea Anxiety, vomiting, sneezing, diarrhea, lower back pain, watery eyes. runny nose, yawning, irritability, tremors, panic, chills and sweating. cramps Depressed levels of consciousness, low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, shallow breathing, convulsions, coma, possible death Hallucinogens Cannabis (THC) delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol Marijuana Hashish Hash oil Bhang. kif, ganja, dope, grass, pot, hemp, joint, weed, bone, Mary Jane reefer Euphoria, relaxed inhibitions, increased appetite, disoriented behavior Hyperactivity, insomnia, decreased, appetite. anxiety Severe reactions rare but include panic, paranoia, fatigue, bizarre and dangerous behavior, decreased testosterone over long term; immune-system effects MDMA 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine EcstasyHeightened sense of oneself and insight, feelings of peace, empathy, energy Depression, anxiety sleeplessnessIncrease in body temperature, memory difficulties LSD lysergic acid diethylamide Acid, quasey, microdot, white lightning Heightened aesthetic responses; vision and depth distortion; heightened sensitivity to faces and gestures: magnified feelings; paranoia; panic: euphoria Not reportedNausea and chills; increased pulse, temperature, and blood pressure; slow, deep breathing; loss of appetite; insomnia; bizarre, dangerous behavior