Health Drug Use Vocab

Prefrontal Cortex

Brain region responsible for decision making and impulse control

Dopamine

Chemical messagers in the brain that stimulate the REWARD center in your brain

Illicit

Drugs that are illegal or not allowed by law

Stimulant

A type of drug that increases brain activity and speeds up body functions

Endorphins

Naturally produced chemicals that improve mood and make you feel good

Depressant

A drug that slows down brain activity and body functions

Nicotine

A highly addictive substance found in tobacco products

Cannabininoids

Chemicals found in marijuana that affects the brain

Opioids

A class of drugs used to relieve pain, often prescription-based

Pharmacist

A healthcare professional who dispenses medications

What does the term “withdrawal” refer to

The unpleasant symptoms when a person stops using a drug

Which term describes a drug that causes the user to see or hear things that aren’t real

Hallucinogens

What does it mean when a person has a dependence on a drug

They feel they need the drug to function normally

What is intoxication

A state where the body is impaired by alcohol or drugs

Which of the following is a feeling of intense happiness caused by drug use

Euphoria

When someone needs more of a drug to feel the same effect, they have built a _________

Tolerance

A ______________ is a drug that you can buy without a doctors note

Over the counter

Painkillers that must be prescribed and are often addictive are called _________

Narcotic

A ___________ is an unwanted or unexpected reaction to a medicine

Side effect

A person can lose their __________ when under the influence and do things they normally wouldn’t

Inhibitions

A serious dangerous reaction to taking too much of a drug is called an__________

Overdose

A ___________ must be ordered by a doctor and filled at a pharmacy

Prescription

A household product like glue or aerosol that is misuse for a high is an example of an___________

Inhalant