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Drugs and the Body
defintions and questions that deal with drugs
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Health Care
8th Grade
11/01/2011

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Drug
Definition
A chemical substance that changes the way the body works.
Term
Over-the counter drug
Definition
A medicine that can be bought without a doctors order.
Term
Marijuana
Definition
The mind-altering drug that comes from the Indian hemp plant.
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Stimulant
Definition
A drug that speeds up the work of the central nervous system.
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Depressant
Definition
A drug that slows down thw work of the central nervous system.
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Narcotics
Definition
Examples are morphine,opium, and codeine.
Term
Hallucinogen
Definition
A drug that causes the usr to hear and see things.
Term
Anabolic steroids
Definition
A drug that is used to build muscle tissues.
Term
What are some ways that drugs can be misused?
Definition
If a person take two or more medicines, taking the wrong dosage, and by taking someones prescription.
Term
What are some examples of narcotics?
Definition
Opium, morphine, and codeine
Term
What happens when some people use hallucinogens?
Definition
They act foolishly, have violent behavior, they have serious accedents like falls and drownings.
Term
What are some types of inhalants?
Definition
Gasoline, and paint thinners.
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What is cocaine?
Definition
A white powder that usually is sniffed, but sometimes it is injected into the vein. It is a srtong stimulant.
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What are 5 ways to use medicine safely?
Definition
A. Never take or give medicine in the dark.
B. Never use another persons medicine or let them use your medicine.
C. Follow all directions on the label.
D. Store medicine out of reach of children.
E. Throw away outdated medicine.
C. Follow all directions on the label.
D.
Term
Prescription drug
Definition
A medicine that can only be bought with a doctors order.
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Inhalant
Definition
A subsatnce that is inhaled be deeply breathing in the fumes.
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