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20 Cards in this Set
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Drug
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substance changes you mentally/physically.
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Medicine
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drug used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent a disease.
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Over-the-Counter Medicines
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medicine available for anyone to buy in stores without a doctor's written permission.
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Prescription Medicines
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medicine available by only a doctors written permission.
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Psychoactive drugs
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drugs that affect the way the mind thinks and feels, have no medicinal value.
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Habituation
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when your life becomes dependent on the drugs.
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Analgesics
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pain relievers, aspirin, most popular over the counter medicines.
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Laxatives
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used to relieve constipation and promote bowel movements.
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Antacids
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taken to reduce the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion contain large amounts of sodium.
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Antihistamines
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cold remedies, blocks the symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, congestion, itching and nausea.
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Sedatives
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used to reduce nervousness or induce sleep.
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Stimulants
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contain caffeine, which increases the activity of the nervous system.
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Psychological Dependence
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occurs when the body requires the continued presence of the drug in order not to go in withdrawal.
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Withdrawal
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a psychological reaction to the sudden absence of a drug it includes discomfort, pain, illness and sometimes death.
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Toxicity
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poisoning of the system.
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Cross - Tolerance
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occurs when the body's sensitivity to one drug reduces the body's sensitivity to another drug.
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Synergism
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if two depressant drugs are used together, such as alcohol / sedative are taken together than it can be worse than used alone.
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Enabling
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when you support a drug user
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Positive + Negative Effects of Ecstasy (MDMA)
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Positive:
Increased awareness of senses Feeling of love and empathy Bright intense visual sensations Urge to Hug and Kiss (love drug) Negative: Short - Term memory loss and confusion Jaw Clenching Increased body temperature Hangover that could last up to a week |
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Positive + Negative Effects of LSD
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Positive:
Increased Energy Increased awareness of senses Closed and open eye visuals Increased application of music Negative: Anxiety, paranoid, and fear FLASH BACK, GETTING THE SENSATION BUT DIDN'T DO IT. Unusual thoughts and speech |
