Psych 1101 Chapter 3 Consciouness - PUNK ROCK PSYCHOLOGY

Drugs• Drugs are chemicals that have biological effectswithin the body.• Psychoactive drugs are chemicals that changeconscious awareness or perception.– Depressants slow down the nervous system.– Stimulants speed up the nervous system.– Opiates relieve pain.– Hallucinogens alter sensory perception .