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Substances Vocab
Subatances Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| drug | A chemical substance that is taken to cause changes in a persons body or behavior |
| medicine | a legal drug that helps the body fight injury, illness, or disease |
| addiction | The state of losing control over the use of a drug; it is accompanied by a strong craving for the drug |
| dependance | the condition that resulth when the brain devlops a chemicalnee for a drug and cannot function normally without it. |
| withdrawal | a group of symptoms that occur when a dependent person stops taking a drug |
| tolerance | the condition that results when repeated use of a drug causes it to have less of an effect on the brain. |
| drugin interactions | is a situation in which a substance (usually another drug) affects the activity of a drug when both are taken together. |
| drug misuse | the improper use of medicines- either perscripition or over the counter drugs |
| drug abuse | the intentional improper or unsafe use of a drug |
| prescription durgs | a drug that can be obtained only with a written order from a doctor and can be purchased only at a pharmacy. |
| over the counter drugs (OTC) | a medicine that is sold legally in pharmacies and other stores without a doctor's perscription |
| stimulants | a type of drug that increases the activity of the nurves 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 clubs and reves |
| inhalants | a breathable chemical vapor that produces mind altering effects |
| marijuana | a drug made from the leaves stems and flowering tops of the hemp plant |
| 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 | blood alcohol concentration and blood alcohol level |
| Fetal Alcohol Syndrome | a group of birth defects caused by the effects of alcohol on an unborn child |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| Tar | a dark sticky substance that forms when tobacco burns. |
| Nicotine | an extremely addictive chemical in tobacco products. |
| Carbon Monoxide | a poisonous ,colorless, odorless gas produces when substances are burned |
| Second Hand Smoke | a combination of mainstream and sidestream smoke: also known as environmental tobacco smoke |
| Side Stream Smoke | smoke that goes directly into the air from a burning tobacco product |
| Main Stream Smoke | Smoke that is exhaled from a smokers lungs |
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