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Identify various drugs
Different categories of drugs
100
Booze
Alcohol?
100
Altered structure of the nerve cells in the brain; prevents nervous system from working properly without the drug
What is (physical) addiction?
100
A white crystalline powder extracted from coca leaves
Cocaine?
100
A substance that distorts one's perception of reality
Hallucinogens? –
200
Acid
LSD?
200
When drugs become a central part of person's life, causing depression if not used
What is psychological dependence?
200
Green, brown or grey mixture of shredded leaves, stems, seed and flowers
Cannabis?
200
Form of synthetic male hormone, testosterone
What are steroids?
300
Coke
Cocaine?
300
Mental and physical problems affecting someone who is addicted and stops using a drug
What is withdrawal?
300
Liquid absorbed into the body through the digestive system
Alcohol?
300
Highly addictive painkillers
What are narcotics?
400
MDMA
Ecstasy?
400
Body adjusts to the drug, requiring larger amounts to get the same feeling
What is tolerance?
400
synthetic drug usually found in tablet form
Ecstasy?
400
slows down the nervous system, making people feel less anxious, more relaxed
What are sedatives? –
500
solventsusually sniffed or huffed
Inhalants?