Starter Assignment ATOD Flashcards
Disorder
An illness or condition that disrupts normal physical or mental functions.
Depressant
A drug or substance that reduces functional or nervous activity
Hallucination
An experience with the perception of something not physically present.
Addict
An individual who is dependent on a particular substance.
Minor
One who is under the legal age to partake in an activity.
Performance Enhancing Drug
A drug used to improve performance, which is banned for use in most athletic events.
Intoxication
The state of being under the influence of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs.
Stimulant
A substance that raises levels of nervous activity in the body.
Impaired
The state of being weakened or damaged.
Compulsion
An irresistible urge to behave in a particular manner, especially against one’s conscious hopes.
