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Drugs Flashcards

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What is the definition of a drug?

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a chemical that effects the body

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what is a medical drug?

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it treats illnesses

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what is a recreational drug?

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it is taken for fun

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examples of recreational drugs…

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alcohol
nicotine
caffeine

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examples of medical drugs…

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paracetamol
antibiotics
gaviscon

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what is it meant by addiction?

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the inability to stop doing something, even if it harms or damages your body

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