AP PSYCHOLOGY

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
(Stimulant, Hallucinogen) Emotional elevation, disinhibition
A
ecstasy
B
marijuana
C
alcohol
D
herion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Examples of psychoactive substances include alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, marijuana, and certain pain medicines. Many illegal drugs, such as heroin, LSD, cocaine, and amphetamines are also psychoactive substances.

Detailed explanation-2: -DREs classify drugs in one of seven categories: central nervous system (CNS) depressants, CNS stimulants, hallucinogens, dissociative anesthetics, narcotic analgesics, inhalants, and cannabis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Amphetamine is a commonly used illegal drug that overstimulates the central nervous system. It makes users feel abnormally alert, energetic, and productive. Stimulants like amphetamine and meth can also cause euphoria, overwhelming agitation, delusions, and hallucinations.

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