INTRODUCTION

Cognition - thinking
Cognitive Disorder- impairs the cognitive function of
an individual to the point where normal functioning in
society is impossible without treatment
Some common cognitive disorders include:
Dementia
Developmental disorders
Motor skill disorders
Amnesia
Substance-induced cognitive impairment
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Drug- alter the bodys function physically or pscyhologically

Psychoactive drug- affects the CNS and alter a persons mood, thinking and behavior

1. Depressants- diminish the activity of the central nervous system

2. Stimulants - increase the activity of the central nervous system
3. Hallucinogen- distort perceptions to induce delusions or hallucinations
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Anti-depressants- psychiatric medications given to patients with depressive disorders

to alleviate symptoms
1. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
- inhibit the action of monoamine oxidase
2. Noradrenaline and Specific Serotoninergic
Antidepressants (NASSAs)
- treatment of anxiety disorders, some personality
disorders, and depression
3. Serotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake
Inhibitors (SNRIs)
- treat major depression, mood disorders, etc.
4. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
(SSRIs)
- most commonly prescribed antidepressants
5. Tricyclic
-three rings in the chemical structure
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MARIJUANA

Cannabis sativa
Cannabinoids- psychoactive compound
Most commonly used illicit drug difficulty with thinking and problem-solving
Effects
altered senses
impaired memory
altered sense of time
hallucinations (when taken in high doses)
changes in mood
delusions (when taken in high doses)
impaired body movement
psychosis (when taken in high doses)
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http://www.psychguides.com/guides/cognitive-problem-symptoms-
causes-and-effects/

http://drugaware.com.au/getting-the-facts/faqs-ask-a-question/what-are-drugs//#what-is-a

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/kc/antidepressants-work-248320

http://science.jrank.org/pages/4129/Marijuana-Effects.html