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addictive drug
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a substance that causes physiological or psychological dependence
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nicotine
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the addictive drug found in tobacco leaves
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stimulant
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a drug that increases the action of the central nervous system, the heart, and other organs
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carcinogen
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a cancer-causing substance
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tar
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a thick, sticky, dark fluid produced when tobacco burns
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carbon monoxide
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colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas
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smokeless tobacco
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tobacco that is sniffed through the nose, held in the mouth, or chewed
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leukoplakia
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thickened, white, leathery-looking spots on the inside of the mouth that can develop into oral cancer
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nicotine withdrawal
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the process that occurs in the body when nicotine, an addictive drug, is no longer used.
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nicotine substitue
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a product that delivers small amounts of nicotine into the user's system
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environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)
aka Secondhand smoke |
air that has been contaminated by tobacco smoke
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mainstream smoke
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the smoke exhaled from the lungs of a smoker
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sidestream smoke
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the smoke from the burning end of the cigarette, pipe, or cigar
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ethanol
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the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages
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fermentation
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the action of yeast on sugars
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depressant
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a drug that slows the central nervous system
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intoxication
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the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person's physical and mental control is significantly reduced
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alcohol abuse
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the excessive use of alcohol
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metabolism
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the process by which the body breaks down substances
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DUI
aka DWI |
DUI (Driving under the influence)
aka DWI (Driving while intoxicated) |
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Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
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the amount of alcohol in a person's blood, expressed as a percentage
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binge drinking
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drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting
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alcohol poisoning
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a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose
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fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
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a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems
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alcoholism,
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a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol
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alcoholic
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an addict who is dependent on alcohol
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recovery
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the process of learning to live an alcohol-free life
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sobriety
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living without alcohol
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medicines
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drugs that are used to treat or prevent disease or other conditions
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drugs
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substances other than food that change the structure or function of the body or mind
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vaccine
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a preparation introduced into the body to stimulate an immune response
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analgesics
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pain relievers
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side effects
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reactions to medicine other than the one intended
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additive interaction
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occurs when medicines work together in a positive way
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synergistic effect
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an interaction of two or more medicines that results in a greater effect than when the medicines are taken alone
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antagonisitc interaction
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occurs when the effect of one medicine is canceled or reduced when taken with another medicine
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substance abuse
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any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for nonmedical purposes
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illegal drugs aka street drugs
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chemical substances that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or sell
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illicit drug use
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the use or sale of any substance that is illegal or otherwise not permitted
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overdose
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a strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug
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psychological dependence
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a condition in which a person believes that a drug is needed in order to feel good or to function normally
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physiological dependence
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a condition in which the user has a chemical need for the drug
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addiction
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a physiological or psychological dependence on a drug
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marijuanas
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a plant whose leaves, buds, and flowers are smoked for their intoxicating effects
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paranoia
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an irrational suspiciousness
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inhalants
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substances whose fumes are sniffed and inhaled to achieve a mind-altering effect
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anabolic-androgenic steroids
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synthetic substances that are similar to the male sex hormone testosterone
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psychoactive drugs
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chemicals that affect the central nervous system and alter activity in the brain
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Stimulants
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drugs that speed up the central nervous system
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euphoria
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a feeling of intense well-being or elation
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depressants
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drugs that tend to slow down the central nervous system
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hallucinogens
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drugs that alter moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions including vision, hearing, smell and touch
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narcotics
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specific drugs derived from the opium plant that are obtainable only by prescription and are used to relieve pain
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designer drugs
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synthetic substances meant to imitate the effects of hallucinogens and other dangerous drugs
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drug-free school zones
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areas withing 1,000 feet of schools and designated by signs, within which people caught selling drugs receive especially severe penalties
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drug watches
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organized community efforts by neighborhood residents to patrol, monitor, report, and otherwise try to stop drug deals and drug abuse
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