Chapter 22
substances whose fumes are sniffed or inhales to give effect
inhalants
a mind-altering plant is one of the most widely used illegal drugs
marijuana
a plant whose leaves, buds, and flowers are usually smoked for their intoxicating effects
marijuana
considered a possible gateway drug
marijuana
raises levels of a brain chemical called dopamine
marijuana
contains more cancer causing chemicals than tobacco smoke
marijuana smoke
creates increased muscle strength, increased feelings of violence, and the inability to feel pain
PCP
stored in body fat
THC
the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana
THC
a physicochemical or psychological dependence on a drug
addiction
causes drowsiness, memory loss, decreases blood pressure
depressant
rohypnol(roofies)
depressant
slow down central nervous system
depressant
highly addictive, used in some prescription cough medicine
codeine
drugs that tend to slow the central nervous system.
depressants
synthetic drugs that are made to imitate the effects of other drugs
designer drugs
produces a pleasurable feeling called a "high"
dopamine
organized community efforts by neighborhood residents to patrol, monitor, report, and otherwise try to stop drug deals and drug abuse.
drug watches
areas within 1,000 to 1,500 feet of schools and designed by signs, within which people caught selling drugs receive especially severe penalties.
drug-free school zones
a feeling of intense well-being or elation.
euphoria
a drug that may lead the user to try other, more dangerous drugs
gateway drug
alter moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions
hallucinogens
causes confusion, depression, and paranoia
hallucinogens
drugs that alter moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions, including vision, hearing, smell, and touch
hallucinogens
ecstasy(MDMA)
hallucinogens
overload the sensory controls to the brain, causing confusion, intensified sensations, hallucinations, and other unpredictable effects.
hallucinogens
a stronger form of marijuana
hash
chemical substances that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, process, buy, or sell
illegal drugs
the use or sale of any substance that is illegal or otherwise not permitted
illicit drug use
much stronger than codeine, used to treat severe pain for only a short time
morphine
drugs such as those that are derived from the opium plant that are obtainable only by prescription and are used to relieve pain.
opiates
dull the senses, cause drowsiness, constipation, slow and shallow breathing, convulsions, coma, and death
opiates
causes DROWSINESS, nausea, RESPIRATORY ARREST, addiction. and death
opiates/ narcotics
oxycodone
opiates/ narcotics
strong pain killers
opiates/ narcotics
a strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of drug
overdose
an irrational suspiciousness or distrust of others
paranoia
chemicals that affect the central nervous system and alter the activity in the brain
psychoactive drugs
the process of medical and psychological treatment for psychological or psychological dependence on a drug or alcohol.
rehabilitation
synthetic substances similar to male sex hormones
steroids
methamphetamine(meth)
stimulant
speed up the central nervous system
stimulant
causes depression, paranoia, delusions, memory loss, addiction, and death
stimulants
drugs that speed up the central nervous system.
stimulants
any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substance for nonmedical purposes
substance abuse
people who abuse drugs develop a need for more and more of the drug to achieve the desired effect
tolerance
