Vocabulary
taking or using a medicine in a way that is not intended
drug misuse
intentionally using drugs in a way is unhealthy or illegal
drug abuse
a synthetic stimulant sometimes referred to as “crank” or “ice”
methamphetamine
the body's need for larger and larger amounts of a drug to produce the same effect
tolerance
a prescription narcotic used to control severe pain
oxycodone
dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, called cannabis sativa
marijuana
the vapors of certain chemicals that are sniffed or inhaled to get a "high"
inhalants
a stimulant also referred to as “speed”
amphetamine
illegal drugs that are found mostly in nightclubs or at all night dance parties called raves
club drugs
substances that cause muscle tissue to develop at an abnormally high rate
anabolic steroids
a stimulant white powder that is commonly snorted
cocaine
a crystallized form of cocaine that is usually smoked
crack
a club drug that increases heart rate and body temperature
ecstasy
a club drug that can cause a drop in blood pressure and make the user feel dizzy and sleepy
rohypnol
a club drug that is an anesthetic when used legally
ketamine
drugs that distort moods, thoughts, and senses
hallucinogen
a hallucinogen sometimes called "angel dust" that is often smoked
PCP
a hallucinogen that is licked off special paper and referred to as "acid"
LSD
drugs that get rid of pain and dull the senses
narcotics
an illegal narcotic similar to morphine
heroin