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What drug causes the greatest numbers of deaths in our country
Tobacco
This occurs when a person really believes he/she needs the drug
psychological dependence
This category of drugs causes dizziness and kills brain cells (ex. glue).
Inhalants
These categories of drugs are powerful painkillers and made from the opium poppy.
Narcotics
Any chemical substance that changes the way a person thinks, feels, or acts.
This is the most popular drug among young people in clubs
Ecstasy(molly)
Taking too much of a medicine according to the directions
What are drug misuse
An example of a drug that is a stimulant.
Nicotine (caffeine, cocaine)
This is not a symptom of depressants.
increased breathing rate (alertness, energy)
•These drugs can stunt growth and cause reproductive problems.
Steriods
This drug causes the second greatest number of deaths each year
Alcohol
This is the process of giving up the use of a drug that the body is addicted to.
Withdrawal
Smoking affects these 3 parts of the body.
heart, blood vessels and lungs
Large amounts of alcohol can cause a person to exhibit these three symptoms.
lose coordination, have slurred speech, and have slower reactions?
The drug that can cause liver damage
Alcohol
This drug produces mixed effects of stimulants, depressants
Marijuana
When the body adjusts to a drug and needs more to produce the desired effects.
Tolerance
These drugs speed up heart rate and increase alertness.
What are stimulants
What three food products contain caffeine.
chocolate, coffee, tea, soda?
The drug categories that produce multiple effects, including the user confusing reality with fantasy.
Ecstasy
This is known as a "gateway" drug because it can lead to other more dangerous drugs
Marijuana
This occurs when a person has a chemical need for the drug and needs it to function
Physical dependence
This category of drugs causes the user to confuse reality with fantasy
hallucinogens
The deliberate use of a drug for other than its intended purpose
drug abuse
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