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How are toxic substances like stimulants depressant and hallucinogens metabolized?
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The job of detoxifying many substances is the job of the liver. The liver itself can be damaged by doing this process.
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Research on neurotransmitters indicates that?
Research on neurotransmitters indicates that their function can be enhanced or inhibited by certain substances. Inhibitors are called depressants while enhancers are called stimulants.
What is the process by which alcohol leaves the body?
We know that through metabolism the body rids itself of alcohol. Alcohol must be metabolized to get it out of the body.To remove most substances from the body they are chemically reacted (metabolized) to make them more water soluble so they pass into the urine. Ethanol is oxidized by alcohol dehydrogenase (a group of enzymes) in the liver.
Which substances could you use to demonstrate morphing Are these substances fluids?
Which substances could you use to demonstrate morphing Are these substances fluids?
What causes substances to combine in different ways to make other substances?
A chemical reaction causes substances to combine in different ways to make other substances.
What do substances labeled aq have in common?
These substances are in solution.
Are hallucinogens stimulants?
Most hallucinogens are controlled substances in the US because of their alleged potential for abuse. though if not taken responsibly can lead to bodily harm or death. Some have limited application in medicine and research. All Tryptamine Hallucinogens were made illegal along with LSD some time during the 60s.
What are synthetic substances meant to imitate the effects of hallucinogens and other dangerous drugs?
Hallucinogens
What are hallucigens?
Hallucinogens are substances that are characterized by their ability to cause changes in a person's perception of reality
These substances are taken for their mind altering effects and have no medical purpose?
drugs of abuse Hallucinogens.
Name of medicines for enhancing physical ability?
These substances are caled stimulants.
A manmade substances that imitate the effects of hallucinogens and narcotics such as ecstasy?
designer drugs? Has to be two words and starts with a "D" right?
Three classes of hallucinogens related to hallucination producing drugs?
Hallucinogens are typically divided into three classes: psychedelics, dissociatives, and deliriants. Note that some substances are difficult to classify and may be included in more than one class.
What is meant by the term pschoactive?
Psychoactive substances are substances that act on the central nervous system to produce changes in mood emotion perception or consciousness. These substances can be either naturally-occurring or man-made and can be taken either in the form of drugs food beverages or supplements. Psychoactive substances can be divided into the following categories: Stimulants These substances increase alertness energy and focus and can include caffeine nicotine and amphetamines. Depressants These substances reduce alertness energy and focus and can include alcohol barbiturates and benzodiazepines. Hallucinogens These substances cause intense changes in perception and can include LSD MDMA and psilocybin. Analgesics These substances reduce pain and can include opioids such as morphine and codeine.The effects of psychoactive substances can vary greatly depending on the type dose and route of administration. Some substances can produce pleasurable effects while others can cause adverse reactions or even be fatal.
Tolerance to stimulants develops rapidly?
The time it takes to develop a tolerance to stimulants depends on the stimulant. Some stimulants are more habit forming than others. It also depends on individual differences in metabolism. The development of stimulant tolerance is difficult to predict due to individual differences in reactions to various substances.
How can substances improve your life?
All kinds of substances can improve the quality of your life. For instance if you suffer depression, you may find taking an anti-depressant makes you feel better and improves your life.
Alcohol is a?
Alcohol such as ethanol, methanol, propanol etc. are one single compound. So, they are pure substances as pure substances are those materials that are composed of only one type of particle.
Alcohol is a dreppresant?
Alcohol is an intoxicant, not a depressant. Some alcoholic beverages contain other substances such as hops, which contain chemicals that are depressants .
