Substance abuse 

any unnecessary or improper use of

chemical substances

(for non-medical purpose)

Illicit drug use 

use or sale of any (substance that is illegal)

or otherwise not permitted

Overdose

strong, sometimes fatal reaction to

(taking a large amount of a drug)

Addiction

physiological or psychological

(dependence on a drug)

Paranoia

 Irrational suspiciousness or

(distrust of others)

Inhalant

substances whose (fumes are sniffed)

or inhaled to give a mind-altering effect

Psychoactive drug 

chemical that

(affects the central nervous system)

and alters brain activity

Euphoria

feeling of intense well-being or elation

Drug Watch

organized effort by (neighborhood residents)

to try to stop drug deals and abuse

Rehabilitation

 (process of treatment) for physiological or

psychological dependence on a drug

Marijuana

 is called a gateway drug (not called addictive)

Club drugs

 are drugs most commonly found at concerts,

dance clubs and raves. (Not Barbiturates)

Tranquilizers

when overused,

(can cause coma and death).

True

It can be fatal to combine alcohol with barbiturates because both drugs are depressants.  

True

DFSZ (Drug Free School Zones)

have stiffer penalties to deter illegal

drug sales close to schools 

TRUE

(Not Drug Watches)

A person who feels depressed when she stops

using a drug has become psychologically dependent

on the drug. 

TRUE

If a teen studies for a test after using marijuana,

he might not remember the material the n

ext day because marijuana... 

impairs short-term memory and concentration.

Drugs that are most likely to increase risk of

infection with HIV include...

cocaine and heroin

What is a step you can take to help a

friend who is using drugs? 

Discuss the friend’s behavior without judging it.