Drugs

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Drugs The Nervous System
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Medicinal Uses

• All drugs affect receptor sites on neurons
• Pain Relief narcotics, analgesics
• Cardiovascular Problems regulate heartrate,
  blood pressure
• Stimulants increase impulses
• Depressants decrease impulses

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Abuse

• Dependence
• Tolerance
• Addiction
• Withdrawal

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Stimulants

• Caffeine
• Nicotine
• Cocaine
• Amphetamines

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Depressants

• Alcohol
• Barbituates

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Narcotics

• Heroin
• Abused prescription pain relievers

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Hallucinogens

• Alter moods, thoughts and senses
• LSD
• Ergot
• Psilocybe mushrooms
• Datura
• Peyote
• Ecstasy (also considered a depressant)

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Side Effects

• Liver, heart, lung, or brain damage
• Cancer
• Changes in genitalia, sex drive
• Weight changes
• Depression or bipolarity (murder/suicide)