BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR
BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS
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stimualants
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LSD
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opiates
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barbituates
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Detailed explanation-1: -2. Barbiturates: Drugs that depress the activity of the central nervous system, reducing anxiety but impairing memory and judgment. Nembutal, Seconal, and Amytal are some examples. 3.
Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of central nervous system depressants are benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and certain sleep medicines. Central nervous system depressants are sometimes called sedatives or tranquilizers.
Detailed explanation-3: -Both opiates and opioids work by interfering with the CNS and blocking pain signals to the brain. Commonly prescribed opiates and opioids are: oxycodone (OxyContin) hydrocodone (Vicodin)
Detailed explanation-4: -Drugs of abuse affecting the CNS include cocaine, heroin, alcohol, amphetamines, toluene, and cannabis. Prescribed medications or medical therapies that can affect the CNS include immunosuppressants, antiepileptics, nitrous oxide, and total parenteral nutrition.