a mind-altering (psychoactive) drug, produced by the Cannabis sativa plant
Marijuana
(sometimes called narcotics) are a class of drugs healthcare providers prescribe to manage moderate to severe pain
Opiates
A powerful, highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It takes the form of a white, odorless, bitter-tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in water or alcohol.
Methamphetamine
An addictive, poisonous chemical found in tobacco
Nicotine
medicine that you can buy without a prescription
OTC (Over The Counter) Drugs
Drugs prescribed by a doctor, bought at a pharmacy, and prescribed for and intended to be used by one person.
Prescription Drugs
An addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant
Cocaine
Fentanyl
A non-synthetic narcotic with a high potential for abuse and is derived from opium normally used for severe pain.
Morphine
an opioid drug made from morphine, a natural substance taken from the seed pod of the various opium poppy plants
Heroin
a drug (such as opium or morphine) that in moderate doses dulls the senses, relieves pain, and induces profound sleep but in excessive doses causes stupor, coma, or convulsions
Narcotic
A type of drug that slows down brain activity, which causes the muscles to relax and calms and soothes a person
Depressant
a class of drugs that increase the activity of the brain
Stimulant
drugs that can potentially change the way people see, hear, taste, smell or feel, and also affect mood and thought.
hallucinogen
a class of substances that produce intoxicating chemical vapors that people inhale
Inhalant
excessive and repetitive drinking of alcoholic beverages to the extent that the drinker repeatedly is harmed or harms others
a distilled or fermented drink that can make you drunk, classified as a depressant
not intoxicated
sober
the condition of having physical or mental control markedly diminished by the effects of alcohol or drugs
intoxication
when you have a strong physical or psychological need or urge to do something or use something
addiction