CRJS 370 Lecture Notes - Controlled Substances Act, Theobroma Cacao, Methamphetamine
Document Summary
Drugs natural/synthetic substance used to produce physiological/psychological effects in humans. Psychological dependence continued use of drug caused by underlying emotional needs. Physical dependence withdrawal sickness when drug use is abruptly stopped. Desire to avoid withdrawal sickness ultimately causes physical dependence or addiction. Narcotic narkotikos - lethargy, sluggishness, painkilling substance that depresses vital body functions i. e. blood pressure, heart rate, and may produce physical dependence. Opiates comes from opium (milky, white substance extracted through a cut made in the unripe pod of the poppy seed, plant grown in asia) Heroin is an example of an opiate (its high solubility in h2o makes it street preparedness for usage rather simple) Synthetic opiates not derived from opiates, but have similar physiological effects. Hallucinogens drugs that can cause alterations in mood, attitude, thought process, and perceptions. Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug in us. Other examples are lsd, pcp, psilocybin (shrooms) and mbma. Depressants drugs that slow down/depress the central nervous system.
