what is nicotine?
a stimulant drug that speeds up the messages traveling between the brain and body.
what is alcohol poisoning?
A severe elevation of the BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) which may lead to coma and death, often resulting from consumption of large amounts of alcohol.
what is cocaine?
highly addictive stimulant made from the coca plant.
what is a depressant?
reducing functional or nervous activity.
what is substance abuse?
overindulgence in or dependence on an addictive substance, especially alcohol or drugs.
what is smokeless tobacco?
tobacco that is chewed or snuffed rather than smoked by the user.
what is an alcoholic?
continued excessive or compulsive use of alcoholic drinks
what is heroin?
It’s an opioid derived from the opium poppy flower. It’s rapidly absorbed into the brain, which makes it highly addictive.
what is a inhalent?
a medicinal preparation for inhaling.
what is considered enabling?
give (someone or something) the authority or means to do something.
what are vapes?
inhale and exhale vapor containing nicotine and flavoring produced by a device designed for this purpose.
what is alcohalism?
an addiction to the consumption of alcoholic liquor or the mental illness and compulsive behavior resulting from alcohol dependency.
what is LSD?
Hallucinogen
what are opiates?
A substance used to treat pain or cause sleep.
what is dependance?
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for aid, support, or the like.
what is Tobacco Cessation?
usually called quitting smoking or stopping smoking, is the process of discontinuing tobacco smoking.
what can happen if you drink too much?
Alcohol may cause swelling and inflammation in your liver, or something called hepatitis.
what is Ketamine?
a powerful hallucinogen widely used as an animal tranquilizer by veterinarians.
what are the most addictive prescription drugs?
opioid painkillers, anti-anxiety medications, sedatives and stimulants.
what is phycological dependance?
the emotional and mental processes that are associated with the development of, and recovery from, a substance use disorder or process addiction.
what is tar?
name for the resinous, partially combusted particulate matter made by the burning of tobacco and other plant material in the act of smoking.
what percentage of the population becomes alcoholics?
More than 6 percent of adults in the U.S. have an alcohol use disorder, about 1 in 12 men and 1 in 25 women.
what is Rohypnol?
are central nervous system depressants.
What are the most commonly abused prescriptions?
hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (Percocet), morphine, fentanyl, and codeine.
what is tolerance?
the capacity to endure continued subjection to something, especially a drug, transplant, antigen, or environmental conditions, without adverse reaction.