Substance Abuse with behavior and experience Gen. Psy.

Mescaline is considered a ________ drug because it results in profound alterations in sensory and perceptual experiences.

hallucinogenic

Tariq depends on cigarettes to relieve his stress, though he smokes so infrequently that he experiences no significant, noticeable physical symptoms when he is not smoking. What does this exemplify?

psychological dependence

________ refers to drug craving, an emotional compulsive need to use a substance despite the risks.

psychological dependence

LSD affects ________ neurotransmission.

serotonin

Cocaine is considered a ________ drug because it tends to increase overall levels of neural activity.

stimulant

Tayla smokes marijuana. At first, just a few inhalations were enough to cloud her mind. Over time, she needs to smoke more and more to achieve the same affect. This is an example of ________.

tolerance

________ occurs when a drug user requires more and more of a given drug in order to experience the same effects of the drug.

tolerance

Why can amphetamines be used to treat ADHD in children?

They increase neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with impulse control.

Physical dependence on a drug is indicated by the user experiencing ________ as a result of discontinuing use of the drug.

changes in normal bodily functions

Alcohol is considered a ________ because it tends to suppress central nervous system activity.

depressant

Cocaine blocks the reuptake of ________.

dopamine