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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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