Ways drugs enter the body
the most common way of taking a drug, where is travels to the stomach and small intestine, then is absorbed into the bloodstream
what is swallowing or - the Mouth
A legal drug that helps the body fight injury, illness, or disease.
What is medicine
A type of drug that increases the activity of the nervous system.
What is a stimulant
drugs that can be purchased without a prescription
what is OTC
the body develops a chemical need for the drug and can’t function normally without it.
what is drug dependence
Drugs are snorted through the nose or mouth and are absorbed through the mucus membrane of the nasal passages
What is inhalation
written order from a licensed health professional
A drug that slows brain and body reactions.
what is a depressant
a chemical substance that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or sell.
What is illegal drug
When a person uses a drug repeatedly and gets use to the effects
what is tolerance
Drugs that are injected directly under the skin into a muscle or blood vessel.
What is injection
the amount of a drug taken at one time
A breathable chemical vapor that produces mind-altering effects.
what is an inhalant
an unwanted physical or mental effect caused by a drug.
what is side effect
when each drug’s effect is canceled out or reduced by the other.
What is drug antagonism
Drugs the enters the bloodstream through the skin or mucous membranes
what is absorption
incorrect use of a prescription or OTC drug
Drug Misuse
A drug that distorts perception, thought, and mood.
What is a hallucinogen
Correct way to use legal drugs to promote health and well being
What is responsible drug use
drugs are contaminated with chemicals that may themselves be harmful or cause dangerous drug interactions.
What is impurities
Drugs that are placed under the skin where they are then released into the bloodstream
What is implantation
intentional use of a drug without medical or health reasons
Drug Abuse
Drugs that first gained popularity at dance clubs and raves.
what is a club drug
the compulsive use of a drug, despite any cost to health, family, or social standing.
what is addiction
drugs interact to produce effects greater than those that each drug would produce alone.
What is drug synergism