1. Altered States of Consciousness
Chapter 5
Altered States of Consciousness

2. Meditation
Method used by some people to try and narrow their consciousness so that stresses of outside world fade away.
Most methods of meditation focus on a peaceful, repetitive stimulus
Important part of some religions like Buddhism

3. Biofeedback
Is a system that provides , or feeds back information about something happening in the body
Through biofeedback training people have learned to control certain bodily functions
People have learned to not only treat tension headaches, but also lower their heart rates or blood pressure

4. Biofeedback Case Study
Read the case study on page 114
Answer the questions on page 114

5. Drugs and Consciousness
Addiction to a drug means that after a person takes the drug for awhile, his or her body craves that drug for it just to feel normal
Drugs have a number of effects on the conscious

6. Depressants
Drugs the slow the activity of the body, specifically the central nervous system
Alcohol is a depressant
Intoxication occurs when someone drinks alcohol and is another word for drunkenness

7. Alcohol
Alcohol is involved in more than half of all fatal automobile accidents
Alcohol when consumed regularly can lead to addiction
Once people become addicted to alcohol they may continue drinking it to avoid withdrawal symptoms such as tension and trembling
Long term heavy drinking has been linked to liver problems, heart problems, and cancer

8. Detoxification One form of treatment for drug abuse is detoxification
This process removes harmful substances from the body by weaning addicts from their drug while restoring their health
This treatment is most commonly used for people addicted to alcohol and narcotics
Counseling and Support Groups may also be used to help someone that is addicted to a drug