[PSYC 330] - Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (15 pages long!)

• School: Binghamton University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 330
• Professor: Marvin R.Diaz

Document Summary

Oldest records of drug use: alter states of consciousness (religious) or prepare for battle accidental fermentation grape wine did not appear till 300-400 bc. Coca leaves (source of cocaine) (~2500 bc) used to treat gout and absentmindedness used as a joy plant evidence of chewed coca leaves found in indian burial sites in central and south america. *these were all the natural form, which was not as strong as our drugs now. Columbus learned about tobacco and peyote (hallucinogenic cactus) Early pilgrims introduced alcohol to native americans -> even now, high alcoholism in native. 19th century: drugs available in grocery stores and mail ordered (no rx) - they were called patent medicines. Opium mixed with alcohol often given to cryign babies -> laudanum. Morphine, active ingredient from opium poppy, was isolated in 1806. Marijuana, liquid extract prescribed as a general all-purpose medication. Named after morpheus, god of sleep and dreams.