Lesson 57

Terms in this set (20)

Controlled drug
a drug whose possession manufacture, distribution and sale are controlled by law
Illegal drug use
Use of a controlled drug without a prescription
Stimulants
Drugs that excite neural activity and speed up body functions
Cocaine
A stimulant drug derived from the coca tree.
Crack
A form of cocaine that is usually smoked
Amphetamines
cause increased release of dopamine, NE, and serotonin at the synapse and decrease their reuptake
Ice
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Methcathinone
synthetic stimulant like Khat
Seen in some larger US cities
Ephedrine
Stimulate that is found naturally in the ephedra plant
Decongestant
A drug that is used to relieve a stuffed up nose
Bronchodilator
A drug that is taken to make breathing easier
Methylphenidate
A stimulant that is used to treat ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
A learning disability in which a person is easily distracted and also hyperactive
Caffeine
A stimulant found in soda
Caffeinism
Excessive use of caffeine
Hallucination
False sensory experiences, such as seeing something in the absence of an external visual stimulus
Sedative-hypnotic
A group of drugs that depress the activity's of the central nervous system
Sedative
Medicine used to help a person settle into a state of calmness
Hypnotic
Drug that exerts a sleep-inducing effect
Steroid
A group of drugs that are made from hormones
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