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Xanax
Depressant
What is alcohol
Lowered respiratory rate, numbness, pupil dilation, pain relief and lowered gut motility.
What is an opiate
This serves as the brain's internal clock mechanism.
What is the suprachiasmatic nucleus
Avoid this type of light if you want a good nights sleep.
What is blue
LSD
Hallucinogen
Feeling energetic, extremely confident, erratic, and euphoric.
What is cocaine or a stimulant
Decreased respiratory rate, Decreased electrical activity in brain and decreased heart rate.
What is a sedative
This nuerotransmitter acts as the main calming neurotransmitter in the brain by inhibiting overactive neurons, reducing stress, anxiety, and fear.
What is GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)
How much sleep does a newborn need?
What is 14-17 hours
Herion
Opiate
Feeling relaxed, "flat", drowsy.
What is Benzo/ sedative
Increased heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature.
What is a stimulant
These glands secrete hormones for sleep.
What are the pineal and pituitary
The biological rhythm that occurs over approximately 24 hours.
What is the Circadian Rhythm
Cocaine
Stimulant
Feeling a "rush of euphoria", calm, and sleepy, lack of pain.
Increased heart rate and blood pressure that may dissipate over time.
What are hallucinogens
These are the three types of brain waves:
Alpha, Delta and Theta
What are the risks for sleep deprivation
What is impaired cognitive function, mood instability (irritability, anxiety), weakened immunity, and a significantly higher risk of chronic conditions like heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and stroke.
Marijuana
Hallucinogen
Intense hallucinations, different emotional states depending on the individual.
What are hallucinogens
Decreases reaction time and visual acuity, Lowers levels of alertness, Reduces behavioral control, Can result in complete loss of consciousness.
What is alcohol
This is the function of dopamine.
What is neurotransmitter and hormone critical for regulating pleasure, motivation, motor control, and cognitive functions like memory and focus.
What could parasomnia manifest as?
What is sleep walking, night terrors, restless leg syndrome, REM issues.