AP PSYCHOLOGY

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
(Negative Effects) Irritability, insomnia, hypertension, seizures
A
methamphetamine
B
cocaine
C
nicotine
D
ecstasy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chronic psychological effects of stimulant use and withdrawal may include paranoia, psychosis, depression, and/or suicidal ideation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stimulants increase extracellular dopamine levels in the brain, including the reward and addiction pathways, through interacting with dopamine transporter (DAT).

Detailed explanation-3: -Shabu or syabu may refer to: Shabu, a slang term for the drug methamphetamine used in Japan, Hong Kong, Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia. Ya ba, also called shabĂș (Philippines), pills with a mixture of methamphetamine and caffeine prevalent throughout Asia.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stimulants are a class of drugs that speed up messages travelling between the brain and body. They can make a person feel more awake, alert, confident or energetic. Stimulants include caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines and cocaine.

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