Terms 1
Legal drugs that help the body
Medicine
A substance people of any age may not possess, buy, or sell
One effect of marijuana
Distorted perception of sights, sound, etc
Difficulties thinking
Loss of motor coordination
Increased heart rate
Feelings of anxiety or paranoia
Drug that slows down the nervous system
Depressant
An example of inhalant
Sharpie, markers, nail polish, or gasoline
Medicine sold legally without a doctor's prescription
Over the counter drug
Opiate
Drug that speeds up the nervous system
Stimulant
A drug that causes a high by being breathed in.
Inhalant
One way to say no when someone ask if you want to use or try a drug
No thanks, I don't do drugs
A drug that needs a doctor's note and picked up at a pharmacy
Prescription drug
Illegal drug made from morphine and highly addictive
Heroin
Drug that distorts perception or causes you to see things that may not be there
Hallucinogen
Synthetic drug that are similar to hormone testosterone. Some athletes or body builders may use them.
Steroids or Anabolic steroids
One reason someone may use steroids
To become stronger without doing the hard work to get there.
Improper use of medicines
Drug misuse
Highly addictive drug that is powerful but short acting stimulant. Could also be known as crack
Cocaine
Powerful drug also known as meth
Methamphetamine
Substance in tobacco that is addictive
Nicotine
Unwanted physical/mental effect caused by drug
Side effect
When a drug is intentionally used improperly or unsafely
Drug abuse
Drug made from the hemp plant. Also known as pot, weed, or dope
Marijuana
Most commonly used drug
Marijuana
Two social factors that affect drug use
Two signs your body is going through withdrawal
Nausea/vomiting
Headaches/dizziness
Fever
Tremors or panic attack