Safe medication use
substances used to treat disease or relieve symptoms
Medications
when someone uses a medication in an unintended way, either intentionally or unintentionally
medication misuse
the toxic, addictive substance that comes from the tobacco plant
nicotine
21
is when a person uses addictive, illegal drugs
drug abuse
Government agency responsible for making sure medications are safe, effective, and secure from tampering
Decides whether a medication requires a doctor’s prescription
FDA
the chemical that medications stimulate the brain to produce. The brain also produces this on its own
dopamine
the first stage of nicotine addiction
experimentation
at what BAC is a person considered legally impaired?
.08
What is the active ingredient in marijuana?
THC
These medications are sold without a doctor's prescription
OTC's
depressants stimulate the brain to release chemicals that __________nerve activity
slow
What is the substances that leaves residue in the lungs and affects the respiratory system?
tar
which drinking pattern is it in which a person consumes four to five drinks on the same occasion for a short amount of time
binge drinking
A white powder that comes from the leaves of a coca plant
cocaine
What are the unpleasant symptoms that occur after taking a medication for a long time?
withdrawal
how many times more powerful is fentanyl in comparison to morphine
50-100
What is it called when particles and gases are left over from a cigarette?
thirdhand smoke
occurs when high concentration of alcohol in the blood has life-threatening effects
alcohol poisoning
legal age to buy marijuana in Michigan
21
list 2 things you can find on a medication label
dosage, side effects, interactions with other medications, warnings, how to store it
prescription opioid that does not cause euphoria
methadone
these increase a person's risk for cancer and thousands are found in cigarette smoke and vape
carcinogens
Which part of the brain controls inhibition
cerebral cortex
Drugs that change a person’s perception of reality
hallucinogens