drugs Flashcards
antagonistic
interaction where drugs cancel the effects of one another
stimulant
drugs that speed up the CNS
withdrawl
unpleasant reactionw when a drug you are addicted to is taken away
THC
chemical compound giving marijuana it’s strength
synergist effect
interaction exaggerating the effects of drugs taken
receptor site
specific cell where the chemical portion of the drug fits
drug
chemical substance altering the mind and/or body
designer drug
made in home labs to imitate the drug’s effect
opiates
drugs derived from the opium poppy, induce sleep, and relieve pain
crash phase
coming down off of the effects of a drug and becoming depressed
inhalation
quickest way a drug reaches the brain and has an effect
additive
interaction where drugs combine and become more powerful
drug use
taking a drug for its intended medical purpose
trip
a hallucinogenic drug experience
inhalants
vapors causing intoxication when entering the respiratory system
mainlining
directly injecting a drug into a vein
drug abuse
intentional misuse of a drug
prescription
drug needing a doctor’s written consent to purchase
hallucinogen
drugs that confuse the user’s senses, creates illusions
addiction
another term for dependance
crash phase
worst phase of drug addiction, shaking and hallucinations
drug misuse
accidental or inappropriate use of a drug
tolerance
body’s ability to become used to a drug, needing to increase dosage
independent
interaction where drugs work separately of one another
