States of Consciousness Sleep and Drugs Jeopardy Sleep Slides: 41 Download presentation States of Consciousness Sleep and Drugs Jeopardy Sleep disorder in which there is a rapid onset of REM sleep; one can fall asleep at any time narcolepsy Comes from the word that means “without breath. ” A person who has this problem may stop breathing as many as 500 times in one night Sleep apnea A natural supplement that helps regulate the circadian rhythm sleep cycles-Mr. G takes it melatonin Most people need between ____hours a night to feel completely rested and functional. 7 -8 Under which stage of sleep does most dream activity occur REM (Rapid Eye Movement) We all are governed by our biological clocks or _____________. Circadian rythmns We sleep about _____of our lives. 1/3 Which drug causes intense hallucinations and can cause flashbacks in the user for years following its first use LSD Which drug was prescribed by Freud to get a friend off of morphine Cocaine Which is the most widely abused drug in the U. S marijuana People that undergo drug rehab frequently experience withdraw symptoms go through_____ syndrome Abstinence Also known as the “date rape” drug , it can cause amnesia in occasional drug users. It is also colorless, tasteless, and dissolves very quickly Roofies The psychoactive chemical in marijuana is THC Marijuana is now legal for recreational use in which 2 states? Washington state and Colorado One man went a record ______ hours without sleep and even wrote a __________before he finally went to sleep 231, poem What are 3 pain-killers that are heavily abused today? Drugs that slow the activity of the central nervous system (which includes your brain and spinal cord). Depressants (Alcohol, opiates, Barbs) This sleeping pill can be very dangerous if you try to stay awake after taking it The most potent form of the drug marijuana is called ______________(or “_________”), and is derived from the resin of the plant. Hashish, hash Sufferers of this sleeping disorder are mostly men-especially combat veterans Night Terrors