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Introductory Psychology Concepts Drug Use ? 2011 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Introductory Psychology Concepts : Drug Use *? 2011 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Instructor name Class Title, Term/Semester, Year Institution Drug: Any substance that alters consciousness. Psychoactive Drugs+ Induce an altered state of consciousness.+ Affects a person’s emotions perceptions behaviors Addictive Drugs+ Produce dependence Biological Psychological + Withdrawal leads to a craving for the drug that, in some cases may  be nearly irresistible. Classifications of Drugs Stimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamines Depressants: Alcohol, Barbiturates Narcotics:Heroin, Morphine Hallucinogens:Cannabis, LSD Classifications of Drugs Stimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamines Increase neural firing and arouse the nervous system. Effects Increased confidence Mood elevation Sense of energy and alertness Decreased appetite Anxiety Irritability Insomnia Transient drowsiness Delayed orgasm Classifications of Drugs Stimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamines Adverse/Overdose Reactions Elevated blood pressure Increased body temperature Face picking Bizarre and repetitious behavior Vivid hallucinations Convulsions Possible death Withdrawal Symptoms Apathy General fatigue Prolonged sleep and bizarre dreams Depression and suicidal thoughts Disorientation Agitated motor activity Irritability Effects Reduces anxiety Impulsiveness Dramatic mood swings Bizarre thoughts Suicidal behavior Slurred speech Disorientation Slowed mental and physical functioning Limited attention span Classifications of Drugs Depressants: Alcohol, Barbiturates Decrease nervous system activity. Adverse/Overdose Reactions Confusion Decreased response to pain Shallow respiration Dilated pupils Weak and rapid pulse Coma and possible death Withdrawal Symptoms Weakness Restlessness Nausea and vomiting Headaches Nightmares Irritability Depression Acute anxie