narcotics
This term describes substances that have a high potential for abuse, leading to severe psychological or physical dependence.
What are controlled substances or illegal drugs?
The general structure of a steroid molecule, which includes three six-sided rings and one five-sided ring.
What are four carbon rings?
Found in items like paint, glue, and gasoline, these chemicals evaporate at room temperature and are often abused.
What are volatile solvents?
This is the primary psychoactive cannabinoid responsible for the "high" in cannabis.
What is THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)?
This most widely consumed stimulant in the world is naturally found in coffee beans and tea leaves.
What is caffeine?
This is the chemical that causes pleasure in our brains and plays a major role in substance use and addiction.
What is dopamine?
Steroid hormones are made of this type of organic molecule, allowing them to enter a cell directly.
What is cholesterol (or lipids)?
This type of inhalant includes whipped cream dispensers and hairspray.
What are aerosols?
These aromatic compounds are responsible for the distinct scents and flavors of different cannabis strains.
What are terpenes?
While technically a stimulant found in chocolate, this compound is much weaker than caffeine.
What is theobromine?
When the body becomes used to a drug and needs larger and larger amounts to produce the same effects, a person has developed this.
What is tolerance?
This is the primary male androgenic steroid hormone.
What is testosterone?
Amyl nitrite, often known by the street name "poppers," belongs to this specific class of inhalants.
What are nitrites?
This internal biological system, named after the plant itself, regulates various physiological processes like appetite, pain-sensation, and mood.
What is the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)?
This highly addictive stimulant is the primary psychoactive ingredient in tobacco products.
What is nicotine?
A drug that, when inhaled, has psychoactive properties.
What is an inhalant
An overly aggressive behavior informally called this is a potential psychological effect of steroid abuse.
What is "roid rage"?
Inhalants can replace the oxygen in the lungs with fumes, which can cause a person to do this.
What is suffocate?
This non-psychoactive cannabinoid is frequently used for its potential therapeutic benefits, such as reducing inflammation or anxiety.
What is CBD (Cannabidiol)?
Caffeine was originally developed by certain plants to serve as this type of natural defense.
What is an insect repellent?
Clue: This powerful, addictive stimulant is made from the leaves of the coca plant.
Answer: What is cocaine?
In women, side effects of anabolic steroids can include baldness, facial hair, and a deepening of this.
What is the voice?
Long-term inhalant use causes damage to the protective sheath around nerve fibers, known as this.
What is myelin?
THCA is converted into THC through this process, which typically involves the application of heat.
What is decarboxylation
Per capita, the most enthusiastic drinkers of this caffeinated beverage live in Finland.
What is coffee?