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Drug Vocab
Drug Unit
Term | Definition |
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Side-Effect | An effect from using a medication that is not intended |
Long-Term Effects | An effect of using a drug after a long period of time |
Short-Term Effects | An effect felt immediately after taking a drug |
Binge Drinking | Drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time |
Tolerance | When a user needs more of a drug to get the same effect |
Dependence/Addiction | When a person mentally or physically relies on a drug to make it through their day |
Withdrawal | The symptoms a user feels after they quit using a drug |
Drug Misuse | The unintentional misuse of a drug; taking more of a drug than required |
Drug Abuse | Using a drug for something other than it's intended purpose |
Gateway Drugs | Drugs that users start with that lead to more dangerous drugs |
Physical Dependence | When a person physically needs more of a drug |