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substances
substances vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| drug | any substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body |
| medicine | a substance either prescription or OTC that changes the structure or function of the body, may prevent diseases cure diseases maintain health |
| addiction/dependence | state of losing control over the use of a drug; craving the drug |
| physical | of or relating to the body as opposed to the mind |
| withdrawal | a group of symptoms that occur when a dependent person stops taking a drug |
| tolerence | the condition that results when repeated use of a drug causes it to have less of an effect on the brain |
| drug use | a person who uses drugs. |
| drug misuse | the improper use of medicines either prescription or OTC |
| drug abuse | the intentional improper or unsafe use of a drug |
| prescription drug | a drug that can be obtained only with a written order from a doctor and can be purchased only at a pharmacy |
| OTC drugs | a medicine that is sold legally in pharmacies and other stores without doctors prescription |
| stimulants | a type of drug that increases the activity of the nervous system |
| depressants | a drug that slows brain and body reactions |
| hallucinogens | a drug that distorts perception, thought and mood |
| club drugs | drug that first gained popularity at dance clubs or raves |
| inhalants | a breathable chemical vapor that produces mind- altering effects |
| steroids | any of a large class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure containing four rings of carbon atoms (three six-membered and one five). They include many hormones, alkaloids, and vitamins. |
| 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. |
| analesic | a drug that relieves pain |
| narcotics | a drug or other substance affecting mood or behavior and sold for nonmedical purposes, especially an illegal one |
| zero tolerance law | policy, students face consequences, suspension starting first time caught |
| reverse tolerance | condition in which less and less alcohol intoxication |
| intoxication | state in which persons mental and physical abilities are impaired by alcohol or any substance |
| BAC | blood alcohol concentration IL-.08% |
| fetal alcohol syndrome | group of birth defects caused by affects of alcohol on unborn child |
| FDA | food and drug administration |
| tar | a dark sticky that forms when tobacco burns |
| nicotine | an extremely addictive chemical in tobacco products |
| carbon monoxide | a poisonous , colorless, odorless gas produced when substances are burned |
| nonsmoker | a person who does not smoke tobacco |
| sidestream smoker | smoke that passes from a cigarette into the surrounding air, rather than into the smoker's lungs. |
| mainstream smoker | smoking tobacco |
| emphysema | a disorder in which damaged alveoli in the lungs can no longer take in adequate oxygen and eliminate carbon monoxide |
| bronchitis | an infection that causes the mucous membranes lining the bronchi to become inflamed |
| cirrhosis | fat filled liver cells die leaving behind useless scar tissue |
| BAL | blood alcohol level |
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