Types of Addictive DrugsKuhn, Cynthia MWilson, Wilkie A
COMMON TYPES OF DRUGS Cocaine A white powdery drug obtained from the leaves of coca plant. In general, abusers may experience sleeplessness, loss of appetite, aggressive behavior, depression, illusion (幻觉) as well as high blood pressure and racing heartbeat. Repeated intakes will severely damage...
Dopamine: Commonly known as the feel-good neurotransmitter, dopamine is involved in reward, motivation, and addiction.Several types of addictive drugs increase dopamine levels in the brain. This chemical messenger also plays an important role in coordinating body movements. Parkinson's disease, which ...
defines substance use disorderas “a treatable mental disorder that affects a person’s brain and behavior, leading to their inability to control their use of substances like legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, or medications.”
How long intoxication lasts, the specific signs of use, and other particulars depend on many factors, including individual biology, but most of all they vary according to which pharmacologic category the addictive substance belongs to. Substance addictions are sometimes collectively referred to as ...
The process of finding the proper treatment for each case is often based on trial and error. But when it comes to pharmacological therapy for OCD, finding the right combination of drugs is no easy task. In fact, the process of finding the proper treatment for each case is often based on...
Designer drugs are synthetically created substances designed to mimic the effects of existing drugs. In this lesson, learn more about the dangers of designer drugs and see examples of types of designer drugs. Updated: 08/26/2023 What is a Designer Drug? When you hear the word ''drugs,''...
Any of a group of drugs used to relieve pain and cause drowsiness. Narcotics are highly addictive. The American Heritage® Student Science Dictionary, Second Edition. Copyright © 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rig...
8-9 ounces of malt liquor, which has more alcohol than beer 5 ounces of wine 1 1/2 ounces of distilled spirits like vodka and whiskey Prescription and Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicine These can be just as dangerous and addictive as illegal drugs. You can abuse medicine if you: ...
8-9 ounces of malt liquor, which has more alcohol than beer 5 ounces of wine 1 1/2 ounces of distilled spirits like vodka and whiskey Prescription and Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicine These can be just as dangerous and addictive as illegal drugs. You can abuse medicine if you: ...