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How do psychoactive drugs affect consciousness?

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How do psychoactive drugs affect consciousness?

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1. Define psychoactive drugs, drug abuse, addiction, psychological and physical dependence, and tolerance (pp. 185-186). 2. Define depressants; describe the effects of alcohol on the nervous system and behavior, and discuss why alcohol is a growing social concern (pp. 187-189). 3. Define stimulants; and describe the effects of nicotine and cocaine (pp. 188, 189-190). 4. Define opiates; and describe their effects on the nervous system and behavior (pp. 188, 190). 5. Define hallucinogens; and describe the effects of LSD and marijuana on the nervous system and behavior (pp. 188, 190-192). 6. Discuss current issues and concerns related to club drugs (pp. 192-193). 7. Briefly explain how drugs act as agonists and antagonists in the brain, and describe how psychoactive drugs affect each of the four steps in neurotransmission (pp. 193-195).