Summary
Keywords
how psychoactive drugs are classified
classifications of drugs
legal vs medical classification narcotic
depressant stimulant hallucinogen opiate differences
psychology drug classifications
how different drugs influence the nervous system
what causes stimulant overdose
caffeine overdose possible
drug tolerance withdrawal addiction
alcohol excitotoxicity delirium tremens
alcohol withdrawal shakes
hallucinogens reverse tolerance
Full Transcript
www.psychexamreview.com In this video I describe the 3 main classifications of psychoactive drugs: stimulants, depressants (including narcotics), and hallucinogens. I provide several examples of each drug type, the associated effects on the nervous system, and the relationship to concepts of neuroadaptation, withdrawal, tolerance, and overdose. Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel to see future videos! Have questions or topics you’d like to see covered in a future video? Let me know by commenting or sending me an email! Check out my psychology guide: Master Introductory Psychology, a low-priced alternative to a traditional textbook: http://amzn.to/2eTqm5s
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