PSYC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, Reuptake, Hallucinogen
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Induce an altered state of consciousness: affe(cid:272)ts a perso(cid:374)"s e(cid:373)otio(cid:374)s, per(cid:272)eptio(cid:374)s, (cid:271)ehaviors. Drug effects in the nervous system: block receptor for neurotransmitter, enhances release of neurotransmitters. Produces hallucinations, or changes in the perceptual process. Ecstasy: produces feelings of pleasure, elation, empathy, and warmth. Possible damages the serotonin reuptake of serotonin. Most widely- used and controversial illegal drug i the us. Reaction with the hippocampus likely affect the memory. Reaction with the cerebellum likely affect the balance. Increases gaba activity, which slows down neural activity and produces relaxing effects. Reduce feeling and tension and anxiety; produce a state of relaxed euphoria. Can slow down vital life process to the point of death. Indicators of disorder: cannot cut down or stop, frequently uses. Provide pain relief neural firing and arouse the nervous system. Increase blood pressure, respiration, hart rate, and overall alertness.
