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Substances Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| drug | any substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body |
| stimulant | speeds up CNS |
| depressant | slows down CNS |
| hallucinogens | makes you hear and see things that are not there |
| tolerance | needing more and more of a drug to get the same effect |
| withdrawal | symptoms that occur when a person is no longer taking a drug |
| zero tolerance policy | minors may have no alcohol in their systems |
| physical dependence | needing a drug for the body to function |