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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Depressant | a drug that slows brain and body reactions |
| Barbiturates | a class of depressant drugs; also called sedative hypnotics |
| Opiate 1 | any drug made from psychoactive compounds contained in the seed pods of poppy plants |
| Depressant | a drug that slows brain and body reactions |
| Barbiturates | a class of depressant drugs; also called sedative hypnotics |
| Barbiturates | a class of depressant drugs; also called sedative hypnotics |
| Opiate 1 | any drug made from psychoactive compounds contained in the seed pods of poppy plants |
| Opiate 1 | any drug made from psychoactive compounds contained in the seed pods of poppy plants |
| Opiate 1 | any drug made from psychoactive compounds contained in the seed pods of poppy plants |
| Heroin | an illegal opiate made from morphine in a labaratory |
| Heroin | an illegal opiate made from morphine in a labaratory |
| Heroin | an illegal opiate made from morphine in a labaratory |
| Amphetamines 1 | prescription drugs that are sometimes sold illegally as "speed" or "uppers" |
| Amphetamines 1 | prescription drugs that are sometimes sold illegally as "speed" or "uppers" |
| Stimulant | any drug that increases the activity of the nervous system |
| Methamphetamine 1 | a stimulant is related to amphetamines, but is even more powerful; meth |
| Methamphetamine 1 | a stimulant is related to amphetamines, but is even more powerful; meth |
| Amphetamines 1 | prescription drugs that are sometimes sold illegally as "speed" or "uppers" |
| Cocaine 1 | a drug that is powerful but short-acting stimulant |
| Cocaine 1 | a drug that is powerful but short-acting stimulant |
| Hallucinogen | drug that distorts, perception, thought, and mood |
| Methamphetamine 1 | a stimulant is related to amphetamines, but is even more powerful; meth |
| Hallucinogen | drug that distorts, perception, thought, and mood |
| Hallucinogen | drug that distorts, perception, thought, and mood |
| Cocaine 1 | a drug that is powerful but short-acting stimulant |
| Marijuana | a drug made from leaves, stems, and flowering tops of the hemp plant |
| Club Drugs | drugs that first gained popularity at dance clubs and raves |
| Marijuana | a drug made from leaves, stems, and flowering tops of the hemp plant |
| Hallucinogen | drug that distorts, perception, thought, and mood |
| Inhalant | a breathable chemical vapor that produces mind-altering effects |
| Club Drugs | drugs that first gained popularity at dance clubs and raves |
| Inhalant | a breathable chemical vapor that produces mind-altering effects |
| Marijuana | a drug made from leaves, stems, and flowering tops of the hemp plant |
| Inhalant | a breathable chemical vapor that produces mind-altering effects |
| Club Drugs | drugs that first gained popularity at dance clubs and raves |
| Examples of hallucinogens include: | LSD (acid), PCP (angel dust), Psilocybin (shrooms) |
| Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressant | a sedative that slows the activity of the central nervous system; also referred to as tranquilizers; slows nerve activity, lowers alertness, causes drowsiness |
| Amphetamines 2 | produces feelings of well-being and high energy when abused, may lead to drug dependence; users feel depressed when the drug wears off |
| Amphetamines 2 | produces feelings of well-being and high energy when abused, may lead to drug dependence; users feel depressed when the drug wears off |
| Inhalant | a breathable chemical vapor that produces mind-altering effects |
| Amphetamines 2 | produces feelings of well-being and high energy when abused, may lead to drug dependence; users feel depressed when the drug wears off |
| Examples of hallucinogens include: | LSD (acid), PCP (angel dust), Psilocybin (shrooms) |
| Methamphetamine 2 | highly addictive, made from inexpensive over-the-counter ingredients; produces high afterwards, leading to confusion, anxiety, etc. causes brain damage and strokes |
| Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressant | a sedative that slows the activity of the central nervous system; also referred to as tranquilizers; slows nerve activity, lowers alertness, causes drowsiness |
| Methamphetamine 2 | highly addictive, made from inexpensive over-the-counter ingredients; produces high afterwards, leading to confusion, anxiety, etc. causes brain damage and strokes |
| Amphetamines 2 | produces feelings of well-being and high energy when abused, may lead to drug dependence; users feel depressed when the drug wears off |
| Examples of hallucinogens include: | LSD (acid), PCP (angel dust), Psilocybin (shrooms) |
| Methamphetamine 2 | highly addictive, made from inexpensive over-the-counter ingredients; produces high afterwards, leading to confusion, anxiety, etc. causes brain damage and strokes |
| Opiate 2 | highly addictive, made from inexpensive over-the-counter ingredients; produces high afterwards, leading to confusion, anxiety, etc. causes brain damage and strokes |
| Amphetamines 2 | produces feelings of well-being and high energy when abused, may lead to drug dependence; users feel depressed when the drug wears off |
| Cocaine 2 | produces feelings of well-being and high energy when abused, may lead to drug dependence; users feel depressed when the drug wears off |
| Opiate 2 | |
| Methamphetamine 2 | highly addictive, made from inexpensive over-the-counter ingredients; produces high afterwards, leading to confusion, anxiety, etc. causes brain damage and strokes |
| Cocaine 2 | |
| Opiate 2 | |
| Opiate 2 | |
| Depressant | a drug that slows brain and body reactions |
| Barbiturates | a class of depressant drugs; also called sedative hypnotics |
| Opiate 1 | any drug made from psychoactive compounds contained in the seed pods of poppy plants |
| Heroin | an illegal opiate made from morphine in a labaratory |
| Stimulant | any drug that increases the activity of the nervous system |
| Amphetamines 1 | prescription drugs that are sometimes sold illegally as "speed" or "uppers" |
| Methamphetamine 1 | a stimulant is related to amphetamines, but is even more powerful; meth |
| Cocaine 1 | a drug that is powerful but short-acting stimulant |
| Hallucinogen | drug that distorts, perception, thought, and mood |
| Marijuana | a drug made from leaves, stems, and flowering tops of the hemp plant |
| Club Drugs | drugs that first gained popularity at dance clubs and raves |
| Inhalant | a breathable chemical vapor that produces mind-altering effects |
| Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressant | a sedative that slows the activity of the central nervous system; also referred to as tranquilizers; slows nerve activity, lowers alertness, causes drowsiness |
| Examples of hallucinogens include: | LSD (acid), PCP (angel dust), Psilocybin (shrooms) |
| Amphetamines 2 | produces feelings of well-being and high energy when abused, may lead to drug dependence; users feel depressed when the drug wears off |
| Methamphetamine 2 | highly addictive, made from inexpensive over-the-counter ingredients; produces high afterwards, leading to confusion, anxiety, etc. causes brain damage and strokes |
| Cocaine 2 | |
| Opiate 2 | |
| Depressant | a drug that slows brain and body reactions |
| Barbiturates | a class of depressant drugs; also called sedative hypnotics |
| Opiate 1 | any drug made from psychoactive compounds contained in the seed pods of poppy plants |
| Heroin | an illegal opiate made from morphine in a labaratory |
| Stimulant | any drug that increases the activity of the nervous system |
| Amphetamines 1 | prescription drugs that are sometimes sold illegally as "speed" or "uppers" |
| Methamphetamine 1 | a stimulant is related to amphetamines, but is even more powerful; meth |
| Cocaine 1 | a drug that is powerful but short-acting stimulant |
| Hallucinogen | drug that distorts, perception, thought, and mood |
| Marijuana | a drug made from leaves, stems, and flowering tops of the hemp plant |
| Club Drugs | drugs that first gained popularity at dance clubs and raves |
| Inhalant | a breathable chemical vapor that produces mind-altering effects |
| Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressant | a sedative that slows the activity of the central nervous system; also referred to as tranquilizers; slows nerve activity, lowers alertness, causes drowsiness |
| Examples of hallucinogens include: | LSD (acid), PCP (angel dust), Psilocybin (shrooms) |
| Amphetamines 2 | produces feelings of well-being and high energy when abused, may lead to drug dependence; users feel depressed when the drug wears off |
| Methamphetamine 2 | highly addictive, made from inexpensive over-the-counter ingredients; produces high afterwards, leading to confusion, anxiety, etc. causes brain damage and strokes |
| Cocaine 2 | |
| Opiate 2 | |
| Depressant | a drug that slows brain and body reactions |
| Barbiturates | a class of depressant drugs; also called sedative hypnotics |
| Opiate 1 | any drug made from psychoactive compounds contained in the seed pods of poppy plants |
| Heroin | an illegal opiate made from morphine in a labaratory |
| Stimulant | any drug that increases the activity of the nervous system |
| Amphetamines 1 | prescription drugs that are sometimes sold illegally as "speed" or "uppers" |
| Methamphetamine 1 | a stimulant is related to amphetamines, but is even more powerful; meth |
| Cocaine 1 | a drug that is powerful but short-acting stimulant |
| Hallucinogen | drug that distorts, perception, thought, and mood |
| Marijuana | a drug made from leaves, stems, and flowering tops of the hemp plant |
| Club Drugs | drugs that first gained popularity at dance clubs and raves |
| Inhalant | a breathable chemical vapor that produces mind-altering effects |
| Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressant | a sedative that slows the activity of the central nervous system; also referred to as tranquilizers; slows nerve activity, lowers alertness, causes drowsiness |
| Examples of hallucinogens include: | LSD (acid), PCP (angel dust), Psilocybin (shrooms) |
| Amphetamines 2 | produces feelings of well-being and high energy when abused, may lead to drug dependence; users feel depressed when the drug wears off |
| Methamphetamine 2 | highly addictive, made from inexpensive over-the-counter ingredients; produces high afterwards, leading to confusion, anxiety, etc. causes brain damage and strokes |
| Cocaine 2 | |
| Opiate 2 | |
| Depressant | a drug that slows brain and body reactions |
| Barbiturates | a class of depressant drugs; also called sedative hypnotics |
| Opiate 1 | any drug made from psychoactive compounds contained in the seed pods of poppy plants |
| Heroin | an illegal opiate made from morphine in a labaratory |
| Stimulant | any drug that increases the activity of the nervous system |
| Amphetamines 1 | prescription drugs that are sometimes sold illegally as "speed" or "uppers" |
| Methamphetamine 1 | a stimulant is related to amphetamines, but is even more powerful; meth |
| Cocaine 1 | a drug that is powerful but short-acting stimulant |
| Hallucinogen | drug that distorts, perception, thought, and mood |
| Marijuana | a drug made from leaves, stems, and flowering tops of the hemp plant |
| Club Drugs | drugs that first gained popularity at dance clubs and raves |
| Inhalant | a breathable chemical vapor that produces mind-altering effects |
| Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressant | a sedative that slows the activity of the central nervous system; also referred to as tranquilizers; slows nerve activity, lowers alertness, causes drowsiness |
| Examples of hallucinogens include: | LSD (acid), PCP (angel dust), Psilocybin (shrooms) |
| Amphetamines 2 | produces feelings of well-being and high energy when abused, may lead to drug dependence; users feel depressed when the drug wears off |
| Methamphetamine 2 | highly addictive, made from inexpensive over-the-counter ingredients; produces high afterwards, leading to confusion, anxiety, etc. causes brain damage and strokes |
| Cocaine 2 | |
| Opiate 2 | |
| Depressant | a drug that slows brain and body reactions |
| Barbiturates | a class of depressant drugs; also called sedative hypnotics |
| Opiate 1 | any drug made from psychoactive compounds contained in the seed pods of poppy plants |
| Heroin | an illegal opiate made from morphine in a labaratory |
| Stimulant | any drug that increases the activity of the nervous system |
| Amphetamines 1 | prescription drugs that are sometimes sold illegally as "speed" or "uppers" |
| Methamphetamine 1 | a stimulant is related to amphetamines, but is even more powerful; meth |
| Cocaine 1 | a drug that is powerful but short-acting stimulant |
| Hallucinogen | drug that distorts, perception, thought, and mood |
| Marijuana | a drug made from leaves, stems, and flowering tops of the hemp plant |
| Club Drugs | drugs that first gained popularity at dance clubs and raves |
| Inhalant | a breathable chemical vapor that produces mind-altering effects |
| Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressant | a sedative that slows the activity of the central nervous system; also referred to as tranquilizers; slows nerve activity, lowers alertness, causes drowsiness |
| Examples of hallucinogens include: | LSD (acid), PCP (angel dust), Psilocybin (shrooms) |
| Amphetamines 2 | stimulant; produces feelings of well-being and high energy when abused, may lead to drug dependence; users feel depressed when the drug wears off |
| Methamphetamine 2 | stimulant; highly addictive, made from inexpensive over-the-counter ingredients; produces high afterwards, leading to confusion, anxiety, etc. causes brain damage and strokes |
| Cocaine 2 | stimulant; powerful and short; highly addictive, tolerance develops rapidly; when it wears off users become severely depressed. overdose can result in seizures, heart failure, or respiratory failure |
| Opiate 2 | depressant that causes dull senses, relieve pain, and induce sleep in small doses |
| Anabolic Steroids | synthetic drugs, similar to hormone testosterone; affects teens by causing permanent damage to the body; long term effects on the brain, causes aggression, and severe depression within addicts |