Module 14Drug Use:The Highs and Lows of Consciousness

Chapter 3, Pages 161-175Essentials of Understanding Psychology- Sixth Edition

PSY110 Psychology

© Richard Goldman

October 16, 2006

Psychoactive DrugsAltered State of Consciousness

Influences a persons Emotions Perceptions Behavior

Addictive DrugsBiological or Psychological Dependency

Examples: Cocaine Alcohol Caffeine Nicotine Heroine

Why do People Take Drugs?

Pain relief or other medical reason Prescription Self medicated

Emulating Role Model Peer Pressure Curiosity Thrill Seeking Escape Pleasure Religious Practice

Stimulants Street Name Effects Withdrawal Symptoms Adverse/Overdose Reactions

Cocaine

Amphetamines Benzedrine Dexedrine

Coke SnowBlow LadySnowSpeed Speed

Increased confidence, mood elevation, sense of energy and alertness, decreased appetite, anxiety irritability, insomnia, transient drowsiness, delayed orgasm

Apathy. general fatigue. prolonged sleep, depression, disorientation, suicidal thoughts, agitated motor activity, irritability bizarre dreams

Elevated blood pressure, increase in body temperature, face picking, suspiciousness, bizarre and repetitious behavior vivid hallucinations, convulsions, possible death

Depressants

AlcoholBarbiturates

Nembutal Seconal Phenobarbital

Booze

Yellow jacketsYellowsReds

Anxiety reduction, impulsiveness. dramatic mood swings, bizarre thoughts, suicidal behavior slurred speech, disorientation, slowed mental and physical functioning. limited attention span

Weakness, restlessness, nausea and vomiting, headaches, nightmares, irritability, depression, acute anxiety hallucinations, seizures, possible death

Confusion, decreased response to pain. shallow respiration. dilated pupils, weak and rapid pulse, coma, possible death

Rohypnol RoofiesRope“Date-rape drug”

Muscle relaxation, amnesia, sleep Seizures Seizures, coma, incapacitation, inability to resist sexual assault

Narcotics

Heroin Morphine

H, hombre, junk, smack, dope, crap, horse, Drugstore dope, cube, first line, mud

Anxiety and pain reduction, apathy, difficulty in concentration, slowed speech. decreased physical activity drooling, itching, euphoria, nausea

Anxiety, vomiting, sneezing, diarrhea, lower back pain, watery eyes. runny nose, yawning, irritability, tremors, panic, chills and sweating. cramps

Depressed levels of consciousness, low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, shallow breathing, convulsions, coma, possible death

Hallucinogens

Cannabis (THC)delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol

Marijuana Hashish Hash oil

Bhang. kif, ganja, dope, grass, pot, hemp, joint, weed, bone, Mary Jane reefer

Euphoria, relaxed inhibitions, increased appetite, disoriented behavior

Hyperactivity, insomnia, decreased, appetite. anxiety

Severe reactions rare but include panic, paranoia, fatigue, bizarre and dangerous behavior, decreased testosterone over long term; immune-system effects

MDMA

3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine Ecstasy Heightened sense of oneself and

insight, feelings of peace, empathy, energy

Depression, anxiety sleeplessness Increase in body temperature, memory difficulties

LSD

lysergic acid diethylamide Acid, quasey, microdot, white lightning

Heightened aesthetic responses; vision and depth distortion; heightened sensitivity to faces and gestures: magnified feelings; paranoia; panic: euphoria

Not reported Nausea and chills; increased pulse, temperature, and blood pressure; slow, deep breathing; loss of appetite; insomnia; bizarre, dangerous behavior

Stimulants Street Name Effects Withdrawal Symptoms Adverse/Overdose Reactions

Cocaine

Amphetamines Benzedrine Dexedrine

Coke SnowBlow LadySnowSpeed Speed

Increased confidence, mood elevation, sense of energy and alertness, decreased appetite, anxiety irritability, insomnia, transient drowsiness, delayed orgasm

Apathy. general fatigue. prolonged sleep, depression, disorientation, suicidal thoughts, agitated motor activity, irritability bizarre dreams

Elevated blood pressure, increase in body temperature, face picking, suspiciousness, bizarre and repetitious behavior vivid hallucinations, convulsions, possible death

Depressants

AlcoholBarbiturates

Nembutal Seconal Phenobarbital

Booze

Yellow jacketsYellowsReds

Anxiety reduction, impulsiveness. dramatic mood swings, bizarre thoughts, suicidal behavior slurred speech, disorientation, slowed mental and physical functioning. limited attention span

Weakness, restlessness, nausea and vomiting, headaches, nightmares, irritability, depression, acute anxiety hallucinations, seizures, possible death

Confusion, decreased response to pain. shallow respiration. dilated pupils, weak and rapid pulse, coma, possible death

Rohypnol RoofiesRope“Date-rape drug”

Muscle relaxation, amnesia, sleep Seizures Seizures, coma, incapacitation, inability to resist sexual assault

Narcotics - Analgesics

Heroin Morphine

H, hombre, junk, smack, dope, crap, horse, Drugstore dope, cube, first line, mud

Anxiety and pain reduction, apathy, difficulty in concentration, slowed speech. decreased physical activity drooling, itching, euphoria, nausea

Anxiety, vomiting, sneezing, diarrhea, lower back pain, watery eyes. runny nose, yawning, irritability, tremors, panic, chills and sweating. cramps

Depressed levels of consciousness, low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, shallow breathing, convulsions, coma, possible death

Hallucinogens

Cannabis (THC)delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol

Marijuana Hashish Hash oil

Bhang. kif, ganja, dope, grass, pot, hemp, joint, weed, bone, Mary Jane reefer

Euphoria, relaxed inhibitions, increased appetite, disoriented behavior

Hyperactivity, insomnia, decreased, appetite. anxiety

Severe reactions rare but include panic, paranoia, fatigue, bizarre and dangerous behavior, decreased testosterone over long term; immune-system effects

MDMA

3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine Ecstasy Heightened sense of oneself and

insight, feelings of peace, empathy, energy

Depression, anxiety sleeplessness Increase in body temperature, memory difficulties

LSD

lysergic acid diethylamide Acid, quasey, microdot, white lightning

Heightened aesthetic responses; vision and depth distortion; heightened sensitivity to faces and gestures: magnified feelings; paranoia; panic: euphoria

Not reported Nausea and chills; increased pulse, temperature, and blood pressure; slow, deep breathing; loss of appetite; insomnia; bizarre, dangerous behavior