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Drugs Vocab

TermDefinition
Psychoactive Drug A chemical which also affects brain activity; also known as a mood-altering drug
Illegal Drug A chemical substance that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or sell
Club Drugs Drugs that first gained popularity at dance clubs and raves
Depressant A drug that slows brain and body action
Amphetamines Prescription drugs that are sometimes sold illegally as speed or uppers
Inhalant A breathable chemical vapor that produces mind-altering effects
Cocaine A drug that is a powerful but short-lasting stimulant
Drug Synergism A condition that occurs when drugs interact to produce effects greater than those that each drug would produce lone
Barbiturates A class of depressant drugs; also called sedative-hypnotics
Hallucinogen A drug that distorts perception, thought, and mood
Prescription Drug that can be obtained only with a written order from a doctor and can be purchased only at pharmacy
Methamphetamine A stimulant that is related to amphetamines, but is even more powerful
Opiate Any drug made from psychoactive compounds contained in the seed pods of poppy plants
Drug Misuse The improper use of medicines either prescription or OTC drugs
Drug Abuse The intentional improper or unsafe use of a drug
Marijuana A drug made from the leaves, stems, and flowering tops of the hemp plant
Medicine Legal drugs that help the body fight injury, illness, or disease
Drug Antagonism A condition that occurs when one drug's effect is canceled out or reduced by another
OTC Medicines which are sold legally in pharmacies and other stores without a doctor's prescription
Side Effect The unwanted physical or mental effect caused by a drug
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