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Psychoactive drug
chemical substance that changes functions of the nervous system, and results in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior
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Substance use disorder
treatable, chronic diseases characterized by a problematic pattern of use of a substance
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Tolerance
the capacity to *endure* continued subjection to something
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Withdrawal
the physical and mental symptoms that a person has when they suddenly stop or cut back the use of an addictive substance
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Depressants
drug that lowers neurotransmission levels, which is to depress or reduce arousal or stimulation, in various areas of the brain.
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Alcohol use disorder
medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences.
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Barbiturates
any of a family of drugs derived from barbituric acid that depress the activity of the central nervous system
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Opiates
A substance used to treat pain or cause sleep
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Stimulants
a class of drugs that speed up messages travelling between the brain and body.
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Nicotine
An addictive, poisonous chemical found in tobacco. he negative stress response, often involving negative affect and physiological reactivity
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Cocaine
stimulates the reward pathway in the brain.
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Amphetamines
psychostimulant drugs that abnormally speed up the functions of the brain and body
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Methamphetamine
a powerful, highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system
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Ecstasy
a feeling of intense pleasure and elation, including that experienced in some mystical states,
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Hallucinogens
a diverse group of drugs that alter perception, thoughts, and feelings
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LSD
a drug that can alter a person's perception of reality and vividly distort the senses
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THC
the psychoactive substance that produces the “high” associated with smoking marijuana and can also lead to central nervous system depression