Substance Definitions
Common Names
Signals Of Substance Abuse
Key Terms
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Substance produced from cannabis sativa plant. Contains tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and is the most widely illicit drug in the United States.
What is Marijuana (Cannabis Products)
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Common names for this substance are Reefer, Ganja, Mary Jane
What is Marijuana (Cannabis Products)
100
A potentially dangerous condition, includes confusion and restlessness, trembling, hallucinations and seizures.
What is Alcohol Withdrawal
100
Any substance, other than food, intended to affect the functions of the body.
What are Drugs
200
Substances inhaled to produce mood-altering effects. It depresses the central nervous system and can damage the heart, lungs, brain and liver.
What are Inhalants
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Common names for this substance are Juice, Roids, Vitamins
What are Anabolic Steroids
200
This type of abuse may include drowsiness, confusion, slurred speech, slowed heart and breathing rates and poor coordination.
What is Depressant Abuse
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Use of an excessive amount of a substance, resulting in adverse reactions ranging from mania, hysteria, coma, or even death.
What is Overdose
300
The molecular structures of substances produced for medicinal purposes are modified into dangerous street drugs that have unpredictable effects.
What are Designer Drugs
300
Common names for this substance are Coke, Snow, Blow
What is Cocaine
300
This type of abuse can have many unhealthy effects on the body that mimic other conditions.
What is Stimulant Abuse
300
Compulsive need to use a substance; stopping use would cause the user to suffer mental, physical and emotional distress.
What is Addiction
400
Substances sometimes used by athletes to enhance performance and increase muscle mass.
What are Anabolic Steroids
400
Common names for this substance are Acid, Angel Dust, Psychedelics
What is LSD
400
Signs of this type of abuse include red, bloodshot eyes, and dry mouth.
What is Cannabis Abuse
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Condition of mental and physical discomfort produced when a person stops using or abusing a substance to which he or she is addicted.
What is Withdrawal
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Substance derived from opium or opium-like compounds; used to reduce pain and can alter mood and behavior.
What are Narcotics
500
Common names for this substance are Special K, Vitamin K
What is Ketamine
500
This type of abuse may cause sudden mood changes and a flushed face. Person may claim to see or hear something not present.
What is Hallucinogen/Designer Drug Abuse
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Condition in which effects of a substance on the body decrease as the result of continued use.
What is Tolerance
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