Depressants Are Drugs Such as

question 148

Multiple Choice

Depressants are drugs such as

• A) marijuana and LSD.
• B) barbiturates and opiates.
• C) nicotine and caffeine.
• D) cocaine and amphetamines.

Apply the principles of critical thinking to assess real-life situations.

Differentiate between strong and weak critical thinking using the Holistic Critical Thinking Scoring Rubric.

Identify how critical thinking contributes to solving problems and making decisions.

Recognize the role of critical thinking in promoting a free and educated society.

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Definitions:

Amphetamines

A class of stimulant drugs that affects the central nervous system, increasing energy and alertness, but with potential for abuse and addiction.

Psychoactive Drugs

Substances that affect the mind, mood, or other mental processes by altering brain chemistry.

Tolerance

The process by which one's sensitivity to a substance decreases, leading to a need for increasingly larger doses to achieve the same effect.

Gradual Development

The process of slow and incremental growth, change, or progress over a period.