A group of symptoms that occur once you stop using a substance.
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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.
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Antagonistic Interaction
Taking 2 or more drugs at the same time that have opposite effects on the body but the result is undetermined.
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Drug misuse
The incorrect use of a prescription or OTC drug.
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Inhalant
Gives you an immediate "rush", often from household chemicals.
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Stimulant
Speeds up the central nervous system, increasing heart rate, etc.
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Prescription
A drug prescribed by a physician for medicinal purposes.
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Drug Abuse
Using an illegal drug or for no medical purpose.
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Narcotic
Used as a pain reliever, to help induce sleep
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Date Rape Drugs
Odorless, colorless, tasteless drugs that can be easily slipped into drinks.
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Euphoria
Feeling of extreme high, usually associated with cocaine use.
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Gateway Drug
A habit-forming drug that, while not itself addictive, may lead to the use of other addictive drugs.
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Hallucinogens
Makes you see and hear things that are not actually there.
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Psychoactive Drug
A drug that can produce mood changes and distorted perceptions
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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.
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Psychological Addiction
Thinking you need the drug in order to function properly.
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Physiological (Physical) Addiction
Your body needs the drug in order to function properly.
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Depressant
Slows down the central nervous system, decreasing heart rate, etc.
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OTC (over the counter) drug
A drug that can be purchased at your local pharmacy.
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Drug
Any substance that changes the function of the central nervous system
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carcinogen
A cancer causing agent
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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.
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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
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FDA
The administration responsible for checking the safety of food and drugs
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Anabolic Steroids
The substance contains the synthetic derivatives of the naturally occurring male anabolic hormone testosterone.
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Central Nervous System
Made up of the brain and spinal cord. "control center"
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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
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Nicotine
Addictive substance found in tobacco that has a stimulant effect on the body causing an adrenaline rush.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
A group of mental and physical birth defects caused by a woman drinking during pregnancy
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BAC
Blood Alcohol Concentration-amount of alcohol in the blood
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Legal Limit in the State of IL
0.08
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THC
Ingredient in marijuana that causes the "high"
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alcoholism
an addiction to the consumption of alcoholic liquor or the mental illness and compulsive behavior resulting from alcohol dependency.
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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.
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DUI
Driving Under the Influence
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medicine
a compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease
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smokeless tobacco
tobacco that is chewed or snuffed rather than smoked by the user.
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Respiratory System
A system of organs, functioning in the process of gas exchange between the body and the environment, consisting especially of the nose, nasal passages, nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
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Circulatory System
The human body system that contians the heart, blood, and all of the blood vessels. It delivers all the nutrients to the cells
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Cilia
Hair-like projections on the cell surface used for locomotion or the movement of fluid over a cell.
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Proof
a measure of how much alcohol is contained in an alcoholic beverage.
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Hangover
a severe headache or other after effects caused by drinking an excess of alcohol.
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minor
a person under the age of full legal responsibility
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