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Drugs
Lesson 6 - Other Drug Problems
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Health Care
7th Grade
01/25/2007

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ADDICTION
Definition
Physical and psychological dependence on a drug; the compulsive use of narcotics.
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AMPHETAMINES
Definition
Synthetic drug that causes increaded brain activity.
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BARBITUATE
Definition
A depressant, slows down body functions.
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COCAINE
Definition
A stimulant produced from the leaves of the coca plant.
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CODEINE
Definition
A pain-relieving or sedative drug obtained from opium, or synthetically from morphine; commonly used to suppress coughs and in pain-relievers.
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DEPRESSANT
Definition
A drug that depresses the central nervous system, producing a calming effect.
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FLASHBACK
Definition
An episode in which earlier experiences with a drug such as LSD are relived.
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HALLUCINATE
Definition
To perceive sights, sounds, etc., that are not actually present. A person who is hallucinating may see, hear, and feel things that are not there.
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HALLUCINATE
Definition
To perceive sights, sounds, etc., that are not actually present. A person who is hallucinating may see, hear, and feel things that are not there.
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HALLUCINATE
Definition
To perceive sights, sounds, etc., that are not actually present. A person who is hallucinating may see, hear, and feel things that are not there.
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HALLUCINATE
Definition
To perceive sights, sounds, etc., that are not actually present. A person who is hallucinating may see, hear, and feel things that are not there.
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HALLUCINOGEN
Definition
A deug that alters brain chemistry and the perceptions of everyday reality.
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