AP PSYCHOLOGY

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
(Negative Effects) Depressed physiology, agonizing withdrawal
A
herion
B
caffeine
C
methaphetamine
D
cocaine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Depression can raise the risk of substance abuse, as chemical intoxicants can be a way to self-medicate by numbing feelings of despair. This chemical intoxication can make depressive episodes more severe, thereby exacerbating self-destructive behavior and pessimistic thoughts.

Detailed explanation-2: -Look for symptoms such as: fatigue, increased heart rate, high blood pressure, insomnia, a change in appetite, anxiety, irritability, depression, withdrawal, and a compromised immune system.

Detailed explanation-3: -Depression might be one of the post-acute withdrawal symptoms (PAWS) that may stubbornly persist for months following treatment. After years of using brain-altering chemicals there will be some long-lasting residual effects.

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