Altered Conciousness
By Seth Leuz and Jack "Peggy"
Psychoactive Drugs
A chemical that changes brain function and result in alteration in perception mood, or conciousness
Stimulants
a psychoactive drug that induces temporary improvments in either mental or physical functions
Depressants
a drug that lowers neurotransmittion levels
Opiates
a nolagesic allcoloid compounds found naturally in the opium poppy plant
Psychedelic drugs
A chemical substance that changes brain function and results in alterations in perception, mood, or conciousness
Tolerance
The ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behaviors that one does not necessarily agree with
Withdrawal and Addiction
Withdrawal: The action of removal of something
Addiction: When you cant get enough of something
Dependence
The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else