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addiction: physical dependence on the continued supply of a drug
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amphetamine: drug that acts as a stimulant gives feeling of mental alertness
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barbituarites: group of sedative drugs used to depress the nervous system
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cannabis (marijuana): plant whose leaves are smoked for a mind altering effect
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cocaine: drug made from leaves of the coca plant ; stimulant and painkiller
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dependence: physical or psycological requirement for a continued supply of a drug
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depressant: chemical agent that diminishes the activity of body functions
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drug: chemical substance that alters the mind or body
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drug abuse: the over use of beneficial drugs and the misuse of of potentially dangerous drugs
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hallucinations: experiences of sensations with no external cause
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hallucinogens: drugs that produce hallucinations and visions
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inhalation: sucking air into the lungs
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inhalents: drugs that are volatile chemicals; cause intoxication when inhaled
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LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide): hallucinogenic drug; acid; produces visions and behavioral changes
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Opium: narcotic made from poppies
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over the counter (otc) drugs: drugs sold without a prescription
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PCP (angel dust): synthetic drug; anesthetic for animals; now serious problem in drug abuse
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prescription drug: drug only available with a doctor's written permission
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sedatives: drugs that slow down nervous system activity
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stimulant: drug that act on the nervous system to give a feeling of alertness and nervousness
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synergistic effect: reaction to taking 2 or more drugs at the same time
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tolerance: body's ability to become used to a drug's effect; requiring larger doses to get the same feeling
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tranquilizers: drugs used to quiet the nervous system; relieve anxiety and psychosomatic illness
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withdrawal symptoms: physical reaction whena drug is taken away from an addict
