FRSC 367 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Oxycodone, Club Drug, Mescaline
15 Nov 2016
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How it works? substances taken to increase alertness or activity, followed by a decrease in fatigue and a loss of appetite. Adverse effects analgesics, meaning they relieve pain by a depressing action on the central nervous system. This can adversely effect body functions such as blood pressure, pulse rate and breathing rate. physical dependence. A drug: a natural or synthetic substance that is used to produce physiological or psychological effects in humans. Many are alkaloids, a naturally occurring nitrogenous organic molecule that has pharmacological effects on humans. Common alkaloids include quinine, atropine, strychnine, caffeine, nicotine, morphine, No derived from morphine or opium but same effects. Synthetic / used to eliminate desire for heroin with min. side effects morphine. Oxycontin but has same effects: stimulants (include amphetamines, sometimes known as speed, and cocaine known as crack. They constrict blood flow in veins, arteries, increasing heart rate, bp, eye pupil dilation. Ti(cid:373)ulates (cid:271)rai(cid:374)"s pleasure center: hallucinogens (alter perception, thoughts, feelings) cause hallucinations.
