Drug Use And Abuse Chapter 9

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An informal name for advanced tooth decay attributed to heavy methamphetamine use.

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"meth mouth"

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The space between the neurons

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Synapse

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Street name for amphetamine

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Speed

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A central nervous system stimulant drug that is similar in structure to amphetamine

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Methamphetamine

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Street name for the smokable form of methamphetamine

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Ice

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Babies born to mothers who abused crack cocaine while pregnant

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Crack Babies

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Are a powerful stimulant drug that affects the brain in many ways

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Amphetamines

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A psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grander

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Paranoia

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A feeling of being about to fall

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Vertigo

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The street name given to freebase cocaine, refers to the crackling sound heard when the mixture is smoked

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Crack

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The process of inhaling cocaine powder through the nose where it is absorbed into the bloodstream through the nasal tissue

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Snorting

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The use of a needle to insert the drug directly into the bloodstream

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Injecting

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Inhaling cocaine vapor or smoke into the lungs, where absorption into the bloodstream is as rapid as it is by injection.

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Smoking

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Increase alertness, attention, and energy as well as elevate blood pressure and increase heart rate and respiration.

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Stimulants

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Those disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves or muscles.

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Neurological disorders

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A sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep

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Narcolepsy

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A powerfully addictive stimulant that directly affects the brain

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Cocaine

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A mix of heroin and cocaine

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Speedball