Health Flashcards
also known as painkillers, reduce the perception of pain and induce euphoria.
Narcotics
also known as downers, supress or slow down the normal function of the nervous system
Depressants
Morphine
Depressants
Cocaine
Stimulants
commonly called uppers. They temporarily increase alertness and energy
Stimulants
volatile substances that produce vapors that can be inhaled to induce a psychoactive effect.
Inhalents
Adaptive state that develops from repeated drug administration and results in withdrawal upon cessation of drug use
Substance Dependence
Methamphetamine
Stimulants
Cleaning fluids
Inhalants
state of physical or psychological dependence on a drug
Drug addiction
A chemicals substances that changes the physical, emotional, or behavioral state of the person taking it
Drug
The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances such as alcohol and elicit drugs
Substance abuse
Codeine
Depressants
GHB
Depressant
LSD
Hallucinogens