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Synthetic drugs |
Chemical substances produced artificially in a laboratory. |
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Gateway drugs |
Drugs that often lead to other serious and dangerous drug use. |
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Overdose |
A strong or even fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug. |
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Psychoactive drugs |
Chemicals that affect the central nervous system and interfere with the normal functioning of the brain. |
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Paranoia |
Irrational suspiciousness or distrust of others. |
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Euphoria |
A temporary feeling of intense well-being or elation that may be followed by a complete "crash" or letdown. |
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Inhalants |
Substances with breathable fumes that are sniffed and inhaled to give a hallucinogenic or mind-altering high. |
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Designer drugs |
Synthetic substances meant to imitate the effects of narcotics and hallucinogens. |
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Look-alike drugs |
Drugs made so as to physically resemble specific illegal drugs. |
