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Module 22: Drugs

Module 22: Drugs. Standards:. SSPBF2: The student will compare different states of consciousness. d . Analyze the physical and psychological issues associated with addiction.

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Module 22: Drugs

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  1. Module 22: Drugs

  2. Standards: SSPBF2: The student will compare different states of consciousness. d. Analyze the physical and psychological issues associated with addiction. e. Explain how the major drug classes (stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens) affect neurotransmission and behaviors.

  3. Essential Question: What are the various types of drugs and how do they affect neurotransmission?

  4. Psychoactivity and Dependence Psychoactive drug – chemical substance that alters perceptions, mood or behavior. These substances can induce an altered state of consciousness. Include everything from caffeine to crack cocaine and LSD.

  5. Effects of Drug Use Dependence – state of physiological and/or psychological need to take more of a substance after continued use. Not necessarily addiction. Addictions interrupt a person’s ability to function in day-to-day life.

  6. Effects of Drug Use Withdrawal- discomfort and distress that follows when a dependent person discontinues the use of drug. Tolerance – reduced responsiveness to a drug, promoting user to increase dosage to achieve desired effect.

  7. Drugs and Neurotransmission Recall the process of neurotransmission.

  8. Drugs and Neurotransmission Psychoactive drugs get into your synapses and affect neurotransmission in three different ways. 1. Binding with receptor cells – mimics a neurotransmitter’s effects 2. Blocking receptor sites – prevents neurotransmitters from binding 3. Blocking neurotransmitter reabsorption – intensifying the effects of neurotransmitter

  9. Drug Classifications According to the text, there are five major drug categories. On a separate sheet of paper, I want you to write what you already know about: 1. depressants 2. opiates 3. stimulants 4. hallucinogens 5. marijuana

  10. Drug Classes Brochure Either alone or in pairs, you are to complete a brochure discussing the 5 classes of drugsand how each class uniquely affects neurotransmission. Please also elaborate on specific types of drugs that comprise each class and other relevant information you acquire from your text. Make the brochure informative and interesting. Avoid including insignificant details and put brochure IN YOUR OWN WORDS!

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