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the inability of the user to function normally without a drug
physical
functions of the body do not work properly without the drug; withdrawal symptoms will usually occur
psychological
mental and emotional changes occur that cause the mind to become addicted; caused by addictive drugs
dopamine
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_______________ in the brain produces a high
tolerance
the more a person uses a drug, the more is required to reach a “high”
tolerance
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addicts cannot maintain a normal state of mind when ___________ is built up
narcotics
commonly used to relieve pain; strong ____________ are physically and psychologically addictive
opium
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most narcotics come from the ____ poppy plant
morphine
part of the opium plant; strong pain killer / highly addictive
codeine
part of the opium plant; used in cough syrups and analgesics
heroin
chemically altered form of morphine (twice as strong)
heroin
one of the most addictive drugs; completely illegal in america
hallucinogens
lead to hallucinations; known as psychedelic drugs
LSD
ingested or absorbed through skin
LSD
user experiences a “ trip”
LSD
flashbacks are a common side effect
MDMA
combination hallucinogen and stimulant
MDMA
severe short term side effects
PCP
originally created as anesthesia
PCP
most dangerous and addictive
PCP
flashbacks are a common side effect
stimulants
speed up the activity of the central nervous system
cocaine
created from the coca plant
cocaine
strong physical and psychological dependence
cocaine
usually in powder form
crack cocaine
crystallized form smoked in a glass tube
amphetamines
speed up the body’s metabolism; some legal medical use
methamphetamine
stronger amphetamine
crystal meth
common form of methamphetamine
powder
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meth is usually in _________ form
binge
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meth can be “________” used for several days
depressants
slow down body activity
depressants
medically used as sedatives or sleeping aids
barbiturates
most commonly abused; less common today than in the 1900s
rohypnol
causes unconsciousness and compliance
date rape
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rohypnol is also known as the “______ _______” drug
illegal
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rohypnol is completely ____________ in the US
marijuana
most commonly used (partially) illegal drug in the US; created from the hemp plant
hemp
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marijuana is created from the ________ plant
marijuana
can cause lung cancer
marijuana
known to weaken immune system
marijuana
user becomes sluggish and lazy
psychological
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marijuana causes _________________ dependence
anabolic steroids
drugs that build muscle mass at a faster rate than exercising; can cause severe side effects
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