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| An extremely potent and dependence-producing stimulant drug derived from the coca leaf. |
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| Hallucinatory behavior produced by chronic cocaine or amphetamine abuse, in which the individual feels insects or snakes crawling either over or under the skin. |
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| A set of symptoms, including hallucinations, paranoia, and disordered thinking, produced by the chronic use of cocaine. |
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| A phenomenon in the brain that produces a heightened sensitivity to repeated administrations of some drugs, such as cocaine. This heightened sensitivity is the opposite of the phenomenon of tolerance. |
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| The form of cocaine that is inhaled (snorted) or injected into the bloodstream. |
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| A smokable form of cocaine. |
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| A smokable form of cocaine. |
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| Shortened name for dextroamphetamine, a potent form of amphetamine marketed under the brand name Dexedrine. |
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| A type of amphetamine once marketed under the brand name Methedrine. Users refer to it as meth, speed, or crank. |
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| A family of ephedrine-based stimulant drugs. |
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| A set of symptoms, including hallucinations, paranoia, and disordered thinking, resulting from high doses of amphetamines. |
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| A smokable form of methamphetamine hydrochloride. It is often referred to as crystal meth because of its quartz-like appearance. |
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| attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) |
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| A behavioral disorder characterized by increased motor activity and reduced attention span. |
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