Definitions
The illness after someone stops taking an addictive substance.
What is withdrawal?
A substance with sedative or tranquilizing effects on the central nervous system.
What are depressants?
One example of depressants.
What is morphine or alcohol?
The condition that produces symptoms including tremors, vomiting, and sweating.
What is physical dependence?
Two factors that influence addiction.
What are genetic predisposition, psychosocial and environmental cues, tolerance, dependence?
What is awareness?
A substance that gives a sense of euphoria and energy.
What is a stimulant?
Two examples of stimulants.
What are nicotine, caffeine, and cocaine?
Mood swings, loss of appetite are signs of this.
What is psychological dependence?
This can be anyone who uses substances on a regular basis.
Who is at risk of becoming addicted to drugs or alcohol?
The need to consume greater quantities to achieve the same effect.
What is tolerance?
A substance that alters a person's perception and awareness.
What are hallucinogens?
Two types of hallucinogens.
What are marijuana, ecstasy, LSD, or psilocybin?
These groups are harmed by drug addiction.
What is individuals and society?
The two main ways to combat drug dependency.
What is prevention and breaking the habit?
The intentional or unintentional damage caused to a person or animal.
What is harm?
Permanent damage to the nervous system, liver, or circulatory system are examples of this.
What are long term, individual consequences?
The best way to support recovering addicts.
What is rehabilitation and decriminalizing drug usage?
Name the temporary altered state produced from use of drugs or alcohol.
What is intoxication?
The two categories of drugs that imply a non-scientific difference.
What are hard and soft drugs?
This antique medicine was discontinued in 1913 because it contained an addictive compound.
What is cough syrup with heroin?
Name two short term, individual consequences of substance abuse.
What are seizures, intoxication, coma, death?
The most commonly abused substance in both the the USA and Spain.
What is Alcohol?