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alcohol - ANSWER type: depressant pleasurable effects: initial high followed by relaxation and disinhibition adverse effects: depression, memory loss, organ damage, impaired reactions heroin - ANSWER type: depressant pleasurable effects: rush of euphoria, relief from

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Psychology Module 10: Psychoactive
Drugs 100% CORRECT
alcohol - ANSWER type: depressant

pleasurable effects: initial high followed by relaxation and disinhibition

adverse effects: depression, memory loss, organ damage, impaired reactions



heroin - ANSWER type: depressant

pleasurable effects: rush of euphoria, relief from pain

adverse effects: depressed physiology, agonizing withdrawal



nicotine - ANSWER type: stimulant

pleasurable effects: arousal and relaxation, sense of well-being

adverse effects: heart disease, cancer



ecstasy (MDMA) - ANSWER type: stimulant; mild hallucinogen

pleasurable effects: emotional elevation, disinhibition

adverse effects: dehydration, overheating, depressed mood, impaired cognitive and immune functioning

caffeine - ANSWER type: stimulant

pleasurable effects: increased alertness and wakefulness

adverse effects: anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia in high doses; uncomfortable withdrawal



methamphetamine - ANSWER type: stimulant

pleasurable effects: euphoria, alertness, energy

adverse effects: irritability, insomnia, hypertension, seizures



cocaine - ANSWER type: stimulant

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