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Abuse
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The excessive or improper use of a substance, person, or animal.
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Addiction
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The physical or psychological dependency on a substance.
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Administer
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To give.
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Bioassay
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The process of determining the strength and quality of a drug by testing it on an animal or on an isolated organ.
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Biotechnology
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The biological and engineering study of the relationship between human beings and machines.
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Controlled Substance
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A drug that has a potential for addiction and abuse.
Examples: opium and cocaine and their derivatives, narcotics, stimulants, and depressents. |
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Dietary Supplement
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A product taken by mouth that contains a "dietary ingredient" intended to supplement the diet. Example: Vitamins
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Dispense
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To prepare and give out.
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Genetic Engineering
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The synthesis, alteration, or repair of genetic material through the application of engineering principles.
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Herb
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A plant with a soft stem containing little wood, especially an aromatic plant used in medicines or seasoning.
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