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anabolic steroids
abused drugs used by athletes to build bigger bodies
inhalants
drugs absorbed through the lungs
psychoactive drugs
chemicals that affect the activity of brain cells to alter perception, mood and thought
amphetamines
highly addictive stimulant that causes depression when its effect wears off
narcotics
depressant drugs made from or similar to opium
designer drugs
new chemical substance that has been designed to be similar to a controlled substance
detoxification programs
treatments involving gradual but complete withdrawal from the abused drug
methadones
drug used to treat heroin dependence
side effects
unwanted physical and mental reactions to a drug
tranquilizers
commonly abused anti-anxiety drug
look-alike drugs
drugs made to look like commonly abused drugs; can contain any kind of substance
synergistic interactions
drug interactions in which the action of drugs is increased
actions
the ___ of drugs often varies in different people
Side effects
Many drugs have ___ ___ that may be undesirable
overdoses
An excessive amount of a drug can produce serious, even fatal, reactions called ____
Antagonistic
When two drugs are taken at the same time, the effect of one may cancel the effect of the other, producing ___ effects
Family, Personal, Social
Three major types of risk factors for drug abuse among teenagers
Methadone Treatment
Treatment: for heroin abusers
Therapeutic Treatment
Treatment: residential community with social support
Detoxification Treatment
Treatment: under medical supervision
Depressants
drug examples: alcohol, barbiturates, tranquilizers, narcotics. Effects: depression, brain damage
Stimulants
drug examples: cocaine, nicotine, amphetamines. Effects: Paranoia, birth defects, loss of appetite. difficult breathing
Hallucinogens
drug examples: hallucinogens. Effects: vomiting, hallucinating, memory defects
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