Medicine/Drugs
A substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body or mind is called what?
Drug
What is it called when a person feels mentally or emotionally attached to a drug?
Psychological Dependence
What is the main drug in marijuana?
THC
Drugs that slow down the central nervous system
Depressants
This drug is used to protect against viral infections
Vaccine
A drug that cannot be legally obtained without a written order from a doctor is called what?
Prescription
The physical symptoms an addict feels when they no longer have a drug in their body is called what?
Withdrawal
People who put what in their vape pens are more likely to experience EVALI?
THC
The most abused type of prescription drug
Opioid
When someone uses a drug just to get high
Drug Abuse
All medicines are what?
Drugs
When your body cannot function properly without that drug in the body
Physical Dependence
Vaping is so new we do not know the _______ ________ health effects
long term
Meth, Crack and Cocaine are all names for what type of drug?
Stimulants
Drugs that speed up the central nervous system
Stimulants
Someone who needs to increase the amount of drugs to just to feel it has developed a what?
Tolerance
Getting in trouble with the law, becoming moody and violent, & losing real friends and family are all signs of what?
Addiction
Marijuana may lead to the use of stronger, more addictive drugs, which is called what?
Gateway drug
What drugs can lead to bad acne, outbursts of anger, and kidney damage?
Anabolic Steroids
When you are allowed to have the drug but are not following the proper instructions correctly is called what?
Drug Misuse
It is important to try other methods to curing symptoms rather than just immediately taking what?
Medicine
Seizures, Death, Fever, Pain/Cramps, Vomiting, Neasa, Cold/ Hot Sweats, Anxiety, Hallucinations, Night Sweats, Headaches
E.V.A.L.I stands for what?
E-cigarette or Vaping Associated Lung Injury
What is the name of a highly addictive illegal opioid?
Heroin
The name of the 2 neurotransmitters that block the nerves are what?
Serotonin and Dopamine