I can't sleep!
Sleep deprivation stimulates the production of body fat by increasing levels of the stress hormone called?
What is cortisol?
This sleep disorder causes people to have uncontrollable attacks of overwhelming sleepiness
What is narcolepsy
This narcotic, derived from the poppy plant, is often prescribed for severe pain but has a high potential for addiction.
What is morphine? (opiate)
This legal depressant is often consumed socially, but overuse can lead to impaired judgment and liver damage.
What is alcohol?
This type of dependence occurs when the body adapts to a drug, leading to withdrawal symptoms when it is no longer used.
What is physical dependence?
Sleep deprivation increases the level of this hunger arousing hormone?
In which sleep disorder do people periodically stop breathing during sleep?
This stimulant, often consumed in coffee or tea, is the most widely used psychoactive substance in the world.
What is caffeine?
An alternate state of consciousness similar to a near death experience is most likely the result of the use of this
What is LSD?
This type of dependence is characterized by cravings and emotional distress when a drug is unavailable, often driven by the desire to recreate its effects.
What is psychological dependence?
Sleep deprivation decreases the levels of this hunger-suppressing hormone?
What is leptin?
What type of sleep disorder occurs during REM sleep?
What are nightmares?
After using this stimulant, a person experiences intense energy followed by a crash and severe depression.
What is cocaine?
THC is the active ingredient in this hallucinogen.
What is marijuana? I(cannabis)
This term refers to a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug use despite harmful consequences.
What is addiction?
A recurring or difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep is called?
What is insomnia?
What type of sleep disorder causes intense feelings of panic and occurs during nREM sleep?
What are night terrors?
This type of drug depresses central nervous system activity?
What is a narcotic?
Amphetamines appear to exert their main by altering the release and reuptake
What is dopamine and norepinephrine?
This is the brain’s reward system neurotransmitter, often linked to the pleasurable effects of addictive substances.
What is dopamine?
This theory proposes that people need REM sleep in order to solidify the learning that happens during the day.
What is the memory consolidation theory?
This genetic predisposition of sleep walking occurs during slow-wave sleep
What is somnambulism?
This type of drug increases activity in the central nervous system, leading to heightened alertness, energy, and in some cases, a rapid heart rate.
What is a stimulant?
This type of drug slows down the central nervous system, making it effective for treating anxiety, insomnia, and seizures, but it can also lead to dependence if misused.
What is a sedative?
A person uses opioids for pain relief, but over time, they notice the medication no longer works as effectively. What is this phenomenon called?
What is tolerance?