Substance Abuse

Review Notecards

tolerance

The body or brain no longer responds to a drug or medicine in the same way.

withdrawal

A group of symptoms that occur once you stop using a substance.

Synergistic effect

Taking 2 or more drugs at the same time that have similar effects on the body to heighten the overall effect on the body.

Antagonistic Interaction

Taking 2 or more drugs at the same time that have opposite effects on the body but the result is undetermined.

Drug misuse

The incorrect use of a prescription or OTC drug.

Inhalant

Gives you an immediate "rush", often from household chemicals.

Stimulant

Speeds up the central nervous system, increasing heart rate, etc.

Prescription

A drug prescribed by a physician for medicinal purposes.

Drug Abuse

Using an illegal drug or for no medical purpose.

Narcotic

Used as a pain reliever, to help induce sleep, slows down the Central Nervous system

Date Rape Drugs

Odorless, colorless, tasteless drugs that can be easily slipped into drinks.

Euphoria

Feeling of extreme high, usually associated with cocaine use.

Gateway Drug

A habit-forming drug that may lead to the use of other addictive drugs.

Hallucinogens

Makes you see and hear things that are not actually there.

Psychoactive Drug

A drug that can produce mood changes and distorted perceptions

Amotivational Syndrome

A condition that happens after continued use of marijuana that causes an individual to lose interest in things they used to enjoy doing.

Psychological Addiction

Thinking you need the drug in order to function properly.

Physiological (Physical) Addiction

Your body needs the drug in order to function properly.

Depressant

Slows down the central nervous system, decreasing heart rate, etc.

OTC (over the counter) drug

A drug that can be purchased at your local pharmacy.

Drug

Any substance that changes the function of the central nervous system

carcinogen

A cancer causing agent

Zero Tolerance Law

The law that has no tolerance for alcohol used by minors. Law states that no minor should have any amount of alcohol in their system while driving.

Carbon Monoxide

One of the 3 most harmful chemicals that decreases the amount of oxygen a person is receiving because oxygen is replaced with carbon monoxide - gas that comes from a running car

FDA

The administration responsible for checking the safety of food and drugs

Anabolic Steroids

Mimics the hormone testosterone and is used to speed up the growth and healing of muscles.

Central Nervous System

Made up of the brain and spinal cord. "control center"

Tar

One of the 3 most harmful chemicals found in tobacco that contains a black sticky substance that will stick to your lungs and inhibit breathing

Nicotine

Addictive substance found in tobacco that has a stimulant effect on the body causing an adrenaline rush.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A group of mental and physical birth defects caused by a woman drinking during pregnancy

BAC

Blood Alcohol Concentration-amount of alcohol in the blood

Legal Limit in the State of IL

0.08

THC

Ingredient in marijuana that causes the "high"

alcoholism

an addiction to the consumption of alcoholic liquor or the mental illness and compulsive behavior resulting from alcohol dependency.

Cirrhosis

a chronic disease of the liver marked by degeneration of cells, inflammation, and fibrous thickening of tissue. It is typically a result of alcoholism or hepatitis.

DUI

Driving Under the Influence

medicine

a compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease

smokeless tobacco

tobacco that is chewed or snuffed rather than smoked by the user.

Proof

a measure of how much alcohol is contained in an alcoholic beverage.

Hangover

a severe headache or other after effects caused by drinking an excess of alcohol.

minor

a person under the age of full legal responsibility