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chemical substances that alter mental states
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psychoactive drugs
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when repeated use of a drug alters a person's body chemistry so that the body comes to rely on having a steady supply of the drug
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physiological dependence
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alcohol and heroin belong to which class of drugs?
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depressants
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what is the most widely used and abused depressant?
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alcohol
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____are drugs that are widely used in treating anxiety and insomnia but that can become addictive when used for extended periods of time
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tranquilizers
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hallucinogens are drugs that alter sensory perceptions and produce hallucinations. which of the following is NOT a hallucinogen? A)cocaine B) marijuana C)LS D)psilocybin
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cocaine
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