Vocabulary
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a substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body or mind.
drug
caffeine
stimulant
when a person has or keeps illegal drugs
drug possession
These are taken to boost testosterone levels.
anabolic steroids
taking more of a drug than the body can tolerate
overdose
found on the shelves of local pharmacy or grocery stores
Alcohol, marijuana
a set period of time during which a person who has been arrested must check in regularly with a court officer
probation
ketamine or “special K”, LCD, PCP, mushrooms
hallucinogens
the body’s need for larger and larger amounts of a drug to produce the same effect
tolerance
can be legally obtained with a doctor’s written permission
prescription drugs
Ecstasy or “X”, rohypnol or “roofies”
a 1,000-feet distance around a school where anyone caught with drugs can be arrested.
drug free zone
methamphetamine or “crystal meth”, prescription drugs for ADD or ADHD or “speed”, cocaine or crack
amphetamine
a dependency on a chemical substance that is very difficult and painful to quit
drug addiction
taking or using medicine in a way that is not intended
drug misuse
morphine, codeine, heroin
narcotics
another way of thinking or acting (ex. sports, clubs, music)
alternative
Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin
OTC or painkillers
These drugs prevent or cure illnesses or treat their symptoms
medicines
intentionally using drugs in a way that is unhealthy or illegal
drug abuse
paint thinner and removers, gasolines, glues, cleaners
inhalants
willing to stand up for yourself in a firm but positive way
assertive
Name two effects that drugs can have on newborn babies
1.brain problems due to drugs interfering with baby’s development
2.HIV infected mothers from shared needles can pass virus on to unborn babies
3.low-weight babies
A safe place where people go for help with their drug addiction
rehabilitation center (rehab)