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PHAR100 Section B
B5
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 1
04/17/2012

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Term
Psychoactive Drugs
Definition
Act on CNS and alter sensation, perception, mood, behaviour or consciousness
Term
Psychomotor stimulants
Definition
Cocaine, amphetamine, caffeine, nicotine
Term
CNS depressants
Definition
Barbiturates, non-barbiturate hypnotics, general anesthetics, ethyl alcohol, benzodiazepines, and inhalants of abuse
Term
4 Principles of CNS Depressant Use
Definition
Additive
Behavioural stimulant cause temporary arousal
Large doses CNS depressant leads to addiction
Cross tolerance
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