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Drug Classifications

Affects of Drugs

TermDefinition
hallucinogens drugs that altar the way people view, think, and feel about things, causing hallucinations
depressants drugs that slow down the central nervous system
stimulants drugs that speed up the central nervous system
opioids drugs use to reduce pain
drug abuse use of addictive, illegal drugs
drugs medications and other substances that change the way the body or brain functions
inhalants chemicals the people breathe in to experience some type of high
marijuana drug made up of dried parts of the cannabis plant
medication misuse taking medication in a way that does not follow the medication's instructions or intended use
outpatient treatment program provides drug education or counseling without requiring a hospital stay
overdose taking more of a medication or drug than the body can process at one time
OTC medications medicines people can purchase without a doctor's prescription to treat the symptoms of many minor health conditions
prescription medications medicines the people can only purchase with a doctor's order for the treatment of a specific illness or condition
rehabilitation treatment for substance use disorder that may involve detoxification, medications, or time spent in a rehabilitation faciltiy
relaspe occurrence when a person takes a medication or drug again after deciding to stop
side effect unpleasant and unwanted symptom that occurs from taking a medication
Performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) drugs taken to improve strength, speed, and stamina, these drugs have many health risks
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