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any substance that can harm te body by alterng cell stucture or functions
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poison
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a poisonous substance secreted by bacteria, plants, or animals
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toxin
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poisons that are swallowed
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ingested poison
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poisons that are breathed in
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inhaled poison
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poisons that are taken into the body through unbroken skin
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absorbed poison
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poisons that are inserted through the skin by needle, fang or stinger
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injected poison
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thinning down or weakening by mixing with something else
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dilution
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a substance that will neutralize the poison or its effects
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antidote
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the bodys reaction when deprived of an abused substance
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withdrawl
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a severe reaction that can be characterized by sweating, trembling, anxiety, and hallucinations
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delirium tremens (DT'S)
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stimulants that affect the central nuervous system to excite the user
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uppers
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depressants that affect the central nervous system, to bring a relaxed state of mind
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downers
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a class of drugs that affect the nervous system and change many normal body activities
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narcotics
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mind-altering drugns that act on the central nervous system to produce excitement and distortion of perceptions
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hallucinogens
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vaporizing compounds that are breathed in by the abuser to get high
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volatile chemicals
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