AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The most effective clinically used drugs for producing temporary analgesia and relief from pain are the opioid family, which includes morphine, and heroin.

Detailed explanation-2: -Opioids are a class of drugs that derive from, or mimic, natural substances found in the opium poppy plant. Opioids work in the brain to produce a variety of effects, including pain relief. Opioid drugs include prescription pain medicine and illegal drugs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Opioid drugs also disrupt the natural production of norepinephrine and act as central nervous system depressants. Opioids block pain sensations, induce drowsiness, reduce body temperature, and slow heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration functions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Depressants are drugs that reduce neural activity and slow body functions. They include: Alcohol. Barbiturates.

Detailed explanation-5: -Examples of central nervous system depressants are benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and certain sleep medicines. Central nervous system depressants are sometimes called sedatives or tranquilizers. Also called CNS depressant.