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substance abuse disorder - ANSWER continued substance craving and use despite significant life disruption and/or physical risk psychoactive drugs - ANSWER a chemical substance that alters perceptions and moods tolerance - ANSWER the diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a dr...

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Psychology Module 10: Drugs and
Consciousness CORRECT 100%
substance abuse disorder - ANSWER continued substance craving and use despite significant life
disruption and/or physical risk



psychoactive drugs - ANSWER a chemical substance that alters perceptions and moods



tolerance - ANSWER the diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a drug, requiring the
user to take larger and larger doses before experiencing the drug's effect



neuroadaption - ANSWER the user's brain chemistry adapts to offset the drug effect



addiction - ANSWER compulsive craving of drugs or certain behaviors (gambling) despite known adverse
consequences



withdrawal - ANSWER the discomfort and distress that follow discontinuing the use of an addictive drug
or behavior



What is the process that leads to drug tolerance? - ANSWER With repeated exposure to a psychoactive
drug, the drug's effect lessens. Thus, it takes bigger doses to get the desired effect.



Three major categories of psychoactive drugs - ANSWER depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens



depressants - ANSWER Drugs such as alcohol, barbiturates (tranquilizers), and opiates that calm neural
activity and slow body functions



alcohol use disorder (alcoholism) - ANSWER alcohol use marked by tolerance, withdrawal, and a drive to
continue problematic use

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