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Substances Vocab
Substances Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Drug | A chemical substance that is taken to cause changes in a person's body or behavior. |
| Medicine | A legal drug that helps the body fight injury, illness, and a disease. |
| Addiction | The state of losing control over the use of a drug; it is accompanied by a strong craving for a drug. |
| Physical Dependence | Refers to a state resulting from chronic use of a drug that has produced tolerance and where negative physical symptoms of withdrawal result from abrupt discontinuation or dosage reduction. The body needs it to function. |
| Psychological Dependence | A person thinks they need to have the drug. |
| Withdrawal | A group of symptoms that occur when a dependent person stops taking a drug. |
| Drug Interaction | Sometimes, two drugs can interact to produce effects that are greater than either drug would produce itself. |
| Prescription Drugs | A drug that can only be obtained with an written order from a doctor and can be purchased only at a pharmacy |
| OTC Drugs | A medicine that us sold legally in pharmacies and other stores without a doctor's prescription |
| Stimulants | A type of drug that increases that activity of the nervous system, |
| Depressants | A drug that slows the brain and body reactions |
| Hallucinogens | A drug that distorts perception, thought, and mood |
| Club Drugs | Drugs that first gained popularity at dance and raves. |
| Inhalants | A breathable chemical vapor that produces mind-altering effects. |
| Steroids | An artificial form of the male hormone testosterone that is used to create muscle size and strength |
| Marijuana | A drug made from the leaves, stems, and flowering tops of the hemp plant. |
| Gateway Drug | A habit-forming drug that, while not itself addictive, may lead to the use of other addictive drugs. |
| Analgesic | Pain Reliever |
| Zero Tolerance Law | A policy that enforces strict consequences for underage drinking. |
| Reverse Tolerance | A condition in which less and less alcohol causes intoxication. |
| BAC (BAL) | The amount of alcohol in a person's blood, expressed as a percentage. |
| Fetal Alcohol Syndrome | A group of birth defeats caused by the effects of alcohol in an unborn child. |
| FDA Stands For | Food and Drug Administration |
| FDA Does | Inspects, tests, and assesses the safety of food, drugs, and a variety of consumer goods. |
| Tar | Tar is a dark and sticky substance that forms when tobacco burns. |
| Nicotine | Nicotine is a very addictive chemical in tobacco products. |
| Carbon Monoxide | When substances (including tobacco) |
| Second Hand Smoke | A combination of mainstream smoke and side stream smoke; also known as environmental tobacco smoke. |
| Sidestream Smoke | Smoke that goes directly into the air from burning a tobacco product. |
| Mainstream Smoke | Smoke that is exhaled from a smoker's lungs. |
| Emphysema | A disorder in which damaged alveoli in the lungs can no longer take in adequate oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide. |
| Bronchitis | An infection that causes mucous membranes lining the bronchi to become inflamed |
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