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Drug Use: The Highs and Lows of Consciousness


Stimulants: Drug Highs

  • Cocaine
  • Amphetamines

    • Depressants: Drug Lows

  • Alcohol
  • Barbiturates
  • Rohypnol

    • Narcotics: Relieving Pain and Anxiety

  • Narcotics

    • Hallucinogens: Psychedelic Drugs

  • MDMA (Ecstasy) and LSD

    • Key concepts for Module 14:



    Describe the characteristics, addictive properties, and psychological reactions to stimulants and depressants, as well as representative drugs from each category.

    Describe the characteristics, addictive properties, and psychological reactions to narcotics and hallucinogens, as well as representative drugs from each category.

    Identify the symptoms of drug abuse, and discuss current approaches to drug prevention.





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