Understanding drugs
Chemical substances, natural or human made, that changes body functions in some way.
Drugs
Drugs that alter the user's perception and cause changes in the way a person sees, hears or experiences touch.
Hallucinogens
Using a drug to feel the effects rather than for medical or health purposes is called ___
Recreational drug use
What is the legal drinking age in New York?
21
This neurotransmitter causes people to feel safe or happy.
Dopamine
Drugs that speed up the central nervous system. Used to increase energy or help people stay awake or focus.
Stimulants
Drugs used to treat disease or relieve symptoms are called ____
Retailers in the United States must not sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of ___
21
This stage of addiction causes people to feel good, relax, forget about problems or do things they wouldn't otherwise do.
Continued use
Feeling calm, relaxed or sleepy. Heart beats faster. Reaction time slows. Bloodshot eyes, blurred eyesight. This short term effects best describe_____
Marijuana
Caffeine, energy drinks, herbal remedies and prescription medicines. These are examples of ______ drugs
Legal drugs
What is the depressant drug found in some beverages that slows down the central nervous system and harms body organs?
Alcohol
This stage of addiction causes the brain adjusts to the drug. Then, it takes more and more of the drug to cause the same effects.
Tolerance
Drugs used to temporarily enhance mental or athletic abilities. Use is prohibited in competitive sports.
Performance Drugs
Cocaine, crack and heroin. These are examples of ____ drugs
Illegal drugs
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This stage of addiction causes people to get sick without the drug
Dependence
Permanent brain, lung, kidney and liver damage. Constipation and other digestive problems. These long term effect best describe _______
Opioids
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What is the term used when someone uses an illegal drug or intentionally misuses a prescription or OTC drug?
Drug Abuse