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14 Cards in this Set
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Psychoactive Drug
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Substance capable of altering attention, memory, judgement
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Stimulant
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Substance that INCREASED activity in the body
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Depressant
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Substance that DECREASES activity in the body
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Physcial Dependence
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Physical addiction, dependence induced by the use of a drug; drug tolerance
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Withdrawl Symptoms
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Physical illness and discomfort that comes with the withdrawl of a drug
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Drug Tolerance
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Reduction in the body's responce to a drug
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Psychological Dependence
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Drug dependence that is based on physical
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Anhedonia
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Inability to feel pressure
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Caffeinism
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Excessive consumption of caffeine, leading to dependence
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Tranquilizer
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Drug that lowers anxiety and reduces tention
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Drug Interaction
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Combined effect of two drugs that exeeds the addiction of one drugs effect
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Binge Drinking
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Consuming five(5) or more drinks in a short time
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Detoxication
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Withdrawl of alchohol
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Hallucinogen
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Substance that alters sensory impressions
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