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Health Chapter 22
Drugs
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Health Care
10th Grade
09/23/2013

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Substance abuse 

Definition

 

any unnecessary or improper use of

chemical substances

(for non-medical purpose)

 

Term

 

 

Illicit drug use 

Definition

 

 

use or sale of any (substance that is illegal)

or otherwise not permitted

Term

 

 

Overdose

Definition

 

strong, sometimes fatal reaction to

(taking a large amount of a drug)

Term

 

 

Addiction

Definition

 

physiological or psychological

(dependence on a drug)

Term

 

 

Paranoia

Definition

 

 

 Irrational suspiciousness or

(distrust of others)

Term

 

 

Inhalant

Definition

 

 

substances whose (fumes are sniffed)

or inhaled to give a mind-altering effect

Term

 

 

 

Psychoactive drug 

Definition

 

chemical that

(affects the central nervous system)

and alters brain activity

Term

 

 

Euphoria

Definition

 

 

feeling of intense well-being or elation

Term

 

 

Drug Watch

Definition

 

 

organized effort by (neighborhood residents)

to try to stop drug deals and abuse

 

Term

 

 

Rehabilitation

Definition

 

 

 (process of treatment) for physiological or

psychological dependence on a drug

Term

 

 

Marijuana

Definition

 

 

 is called a gateway drug (not called addictive)

Term

 

 

Club drugs

Definition

 

 

 are drugs most commonly found at concerts,

dance clubs and raves. (Not Barbiturates)

Term

 

 

Tranquilizers

Definition

 

 

when overused,

(can cause coma and death).

True

Term

 

 

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

Definition

 

 

   


True

Term

 

 

DFSZ (Drug Free School Zones)

have stiffer penalties to deter illegal

drug sales close to schools 


Definition

 

 

TRUE

 

(Not Drug Watches)

Term

 

 

A person who feels depressed when she stops

using a drug has become psychologically dependent

on the drug. 

Definition

 

 


TRUE

Term

 

 

If a teen studies for a test after using marijuana,

he might not remember the material the n

ext day because marijuana... 

Definition

 

 

impairs short-term memory and concentration.

Term

 

 

Drugs that are most likely to increase risk of

infection with HIV include...

 

Definition

 

 

cocaine and heroin

Term

 

 

What is a step you can take to help a

friend who is using drugs? 

Definition

 

 

Discuss the friend’s behavior without judging it. 

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