Drug Vocabulary- Health

Question 1

A substance other than food that changes the structure/function of the body or mind

Answer 1

Drugs

Question 2

The body’s need for larger amounts of a drug to produce the same effect

Answer 2

Tolerance

Question 3

Taking more of a drug than the body can tolerate

Answer 3

Overdose

Question 4

A drug that speeds up the body’s functions

Answer 4

Stimulants

Question 5

Strong stimulant that speeds up the nervous system

Answer 5

Amphetamines

Question 6

Drugs that slow down the body’s functions and reactions, including heart and breathing rates

Answer 6

Depressants

Question 7

Drugs that distort moods, thoughts, and senses

Answer 7

Hallucinogens

Question 8

Drugs that get rid of pain and dull the senses

EXTREMELY ADDICTIVE

Answer 8

Narcotics

Question 9

The vapors of chemicals that are sniffed or inhaled to get a “high”

Can cause Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome

4 Categories: Aerosols, Solvents, Gases, and Nitrates

Answer 9

Inhalants

Question 10

Effects that happen instantly and leave shortly after

Answer 10

Short-term Effects

Question 11

Effects that take a long time to happen

Answer 11

Long-term Effects

Question 12

An instruction written by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided a medicine or treatment

Answer 12

Prescription

Question 13

Found on the shelves of local pharmacy or grocery stores

Answer 13

Over-the-counter (OTC)

Question 14

Taking or using medicine in a way that is not intended

Answer 14

Drug Misuse

Question 15

Intentionally using drugs in a way that is unhealthy or illegal

Answer 15

Drug Abuse