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WEEK 1 NR567 PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS exam with verified solutions.
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WEEK 1 NR567 PSYCHOACTIVEDRUGS exam with verified
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psychoactive drugs - answer Chemicals that affect
the nervous system and result in altered
consciousness. They can alter our perception,
influence our moods, call me later us down, make
us feel more alert
Classification of psychoactive drugs - answer Based
on the effect they have in the body. There are 4
groups
1. Depressants
2. Hallucinogens
3. Stimulants
4. Opiates
1. Depressants - answer reduce activity of CNS,
decrease HR, BP, slow breathing, cause dizziness
and lack or coordination and lower our processing
speed which affects how we act and react to the
things that are going on around us
depressant drugs - answer 1. Barbiturates -
tranquilizers help sleep or calm down; used in
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