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| Steroids that promote muscle growth. |
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| A drug or substance that lessens or eliminates pain. |
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| A means of separating and tentatively identifying the components of a mixture |
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| A single test that specifically identifies a substance. |
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| A substance that depresses the functions of the central nervous system. Depressants calm irritability and anxiety and may induce sleep. |
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| To emit visible light when exposed to light of a shorter wavelength. |
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| A substance that induces changes in mood, attitude, thought processes, and perceptions. |
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| Invisible short frequencies of light before red in the visible spectrum. |
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| An atom or molecule bearing a positive or negative charge. |
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| Tests to identify specific substances by the color and morphology of the crystals formed when the substance is mixed with specific reagents. |
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| Light having a single wavelength frequency. |
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| A device used to isolate individual wavelengths or frequencies of light. |
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| An analgesic or pain killing substance that depresses vital body functions such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and breathing rate. Regular administration of narcotics produces physical dependence. |
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| Physiological need for a drug that has been brought about by its regular use. Dependence is characterized by withdrawal sickness when administration of the drug is abruptly stopped. |
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| Conditioned use of a drug caused by underlying emotional needs. |
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| A test that is nonspecific and preliminary in nature. |
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| An analytical method for identifying a substance by exposing it to a specific type of electromagnetic radiation. |
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| A substance taken to increase alertness or activity. |
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| Invisible long frequencies of light beyond violet in the visible spectrum. |
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| A natural or synthetic substance that is used to produce physiological or psychological effects in humans or other higher order animals. |
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| Extracted from poppies; most common type of narcotic. |
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| An opiate, used to synthesize heroin. |
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| Opiate that produces a "high" that is accompanied by drowsiness and a sense of well-being that generally lasts for 3 to 4 hours. |
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| Opiate that is synthetically prepared from morphine. |
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| Active ingredient is oxycodone; not an opiate but has many similar physiological effects. Prescribed for relief of chronic pain. |
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| Synthetic opiate, pharmacologically related to heroin but with minimal side effects. |
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| Hallucinogen derived from the Cannabis plant; active ingredient is tetrahydrocannabinol(THC). Has no physiological dependencies, more psychological. |
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| Lysergic Acid Diethylamide(LSD) |
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| Hallucinogen that is synthesized from lysergic acid; effects can last for 12 hours. |
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| Synthetic hallucinogen that is often combined with other drugs, LSD or amphetamine, and is sold as a powder(angel dust), capsule, or tablet. |
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| Depressant that enters the body and travels to the brain; suppresses the brain's control of thought processes and muscle coordination. |
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| Depressants that are also called "downers" and are usually taken orally; create a feeling of well-being, relax the body, and produce sleep. |
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| Depressant similar to barbiturates except they do not impair high-thinking faculties or induce sleep. |
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| Amphetamine or Methamphetamine |
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| Stimulant that is often injected; causes an immediate "rush", followed by a period of pleasure, and finally a period of exhaustion and depression. |
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| Stimulant extracted from the leaves of the erythroxylin coca plant; causes increased alertness & vigor along with suppression of hunger & fatigue. |
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| Stimulant derived from heating a mixture of cocaine and baking soda; similar effects of cocaine. |
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| Synthetic drugs that are often used at nightclubs, bars, or raves. |
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| Synthetic hallucinogen that enhances self-awareness and decreases inhabitions; chronic abuse can lead to seizures, muscle breakdown, stroke, kidney failure, & CV system failure. |
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| Gamma Hydroxybutyrate(GHB) |
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| CNS depressant that is often connected with drug-facilitated sexual assault, rape, & robbery. |
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| CNS depressant that is often connected with drug-facilitated sexual assault, rape, & robbery. |
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| Hallucinogen that is primarily used as an anesthetic by vets during animal surgery; can also impair motor functions, cause high blood pressure, anmesia, & respiratory depression. |
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| Controlled Substances Act |
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Illistrates a drug classification system created to prevent and control drug abuse; established 5 schedules based on a drug's:
1. potential for abuse
2. potential for both types of dependence
3. medical value |
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| High potential for abuse & no accepted medical purpose; examples are heroin, marijuana, methaqualone, & LSD. |
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| High potential for abuse & have medical purposes with severe restrictions; examples are cocaine, PCP, & most amphetamines or barbiturates. |
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| Medium potential for abuse & have an accepted medical purpose; examples are barbiturate prescriptions not covered under Schedule II like codine & anabolic steroids. |
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| Low potential for abuse & have medical purposes; examples are darvon, phenobarbital, diazepam(valium), & chlordiazepoxide(librium). |
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| Low potential for abuse & must have a medical use such as opiate drug mixtures that contain non-narcotic medicinal ingredients. |
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