⚡️Psychoactive drugs alter consciousness by influencing or mimicking neurotransmitters in the brain.
🧪There are four main categories of psychoactive drugs: depressants, stimulants, opiates, and hallucinogens.
💊Depressants such as alcohol and sedatives reduce neural activity and slow bodily functions.
💥Stimulants like caffeine and cocaine increase neural activity and accelerate bodily functions.
🌈Hallucinogens such as LSD and ecstasy distort perceptions and trigger hallucinations.
What are the main categories of psychoactive drugs?
—The main categories are depressants, stimulants, opiates, and hallucinogens.
What are the risks associated with psychoactive drugs?
—Psychoactive drugs carry a risk for addiction, tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms.
Do psychoactive drugs have different withdrawal patterns?
—Yes, each psychoactive drug produces a different withdrawal pattern.
What factors contribute to drug addiction?
—Biological factors, environmental factors, and individual predispositions can contribute to drug addiction.
Why do people use psychoactive drugs?
—People may use psychoactive drugs to reduce pain, cope with emotions, or experience pleasurable effects.
00:00Psychoactive drugs alter consciousness by influencing neurotransmitters in the brain.
00:23Depressants like alcohol and sedatives reduce neural activity and slow bodily functions.
00:47Stimulants such as caffeine and cocaine increase neural activity and accelerate bodily functions.
01:01Opiates like morphine reduce pain but are highly addictive.
01:11Hallucinogens like LSD distort perceptions and trigger hallucinations.
