Drugs, Medicines, and More
A substance that alters the function of the body in some way
drug
The condition in which a drug user becomes unable to function normally without a drug
dependence
Inflammation of the liver
hepatitis
One of the strongest influences on a teenager's attitudes and actions during adolescence
peer pressure
Common prescription drugs that stop bacterial growth
antibiotics
When a drug user requires more and more of a drug to reach a "high"
tolerance
The drug which is possibly the most widely abused in the world
alcohol
Alcohol acts as this type of drug
depressant
Medicines that cause a loss of feeling
anesthetics
Relieve pain and produce euphoria
narcotics
The most commonly abused illegal drug in the United States
marijuana
Slow down brain activity
depressants
The leading preventable cause of death in the United States
cigarette smoking
The drug LSD is this type of drug
hallucinogen
Over-the-counter drugs that help clear stuffy sinuses and nasal passages
decongestants
Speed up CNS activity
stimulants
Medicines that reduce pain but do not cause loss of other skin senses
analgesics
Another name for hallucinogens
psychedelic drugs
Arteriosclerosis is a noninfectious condition affecting this system of your body
cardiovascular
Imitate male hormone testosterone
anabolic steroids