Types of Drugs
A drug that lowers or slows down the body's functions
Depressant
A serious, sometimes deadly, physical condition resulting from taking too much of a drug
Overdose
A depressant drug created by a chemical reaction in some foods, especially fruits and grains (found in certain beverages)
Alcohol
This is a natural plant whose leaves can either be smoked or used in a smokeless form
Tobacco
A substance capable of causing physical or mental changes in the body
Drug
A drug that speeds up the body's functions
Stimulant
When a body becomes used to the effects of a drug
Tolerance
This is the measure of the amount of alcohol in a person's blood (Hint: 3 Letters)
BAC
Inhaling and exhaling the vapor produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device (may or may not contain nicotine)
Vaping
Taking or using medicine in a way that it is not intended
Drug Misuse
A medicine that can be obtained only with a written order from a health care professional
Prescription drug
A painful reaction to not having a drug on which one is dependent
Withdrawal
BAC stands for Blood Alcohol C___________
Blood Alcohol Concentration
When people are addicted to vaping/smoking, they are really addicted to this chemical
Nicotine
A drug that distorts thoughts, moods, and senses
Hallucinogen
A drug that can be purchased without a prescription
Over-the-counter drug (OTC)
Capable of causing the user to develop intense cravings
Addictive
A disease in which a person is addicted to Alcohol
Alcoholism
Smoking and vaping are known to be ___________ drugs. These are drugs lead to the use of more dangerous drugs (Hint: opens the door)
Gateway Drugs
A depressant drug that comes from the opium poppy plant (can be used to treat pain)
Narcotic
A drug whose use is thought to lead to the use of and dependence on a harder drug (Hint: opens the door)
Gateway Drug
Intentionally using a drug in a way that is unhealthful or illegal
Drug Abuse
The state of being physically and mentally impaired by alcohol (drunk)
Intoxicated
A substance capable of causing cancer in living tissue
Carcinogen
Capable of causing the user to develop intense cravings
Addictive