Unit 10 - Drugs (Teen Health 2) Flashcards
Drug
Substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body
Over-the-Counter (OTC)
Found on the shelves of local pharmacy or grocery stores
Drug Misuse
Taking or using medicine in a way that is not intended
Drug Abuse
Intentionally using drugs in a way that is unhealthful, illegal, or both
Tolerance
The body’s need for larger and larger amounts of a drug to produce the same effect
Overdose
Taking more of a drug that the body can tolerate
Stimulant
A drug that speeds up the body’s functions
Amphetamines
Strong stimulant drugs that speed up the nervous system
Depressants
Drugs that slow down the body’s functions and reactions, including heart and breathing rates
Club Drugs
Illegal drugs that are found mostly in nightclubs or at all-night dance parties called raves
Narcotics
Drugs that get rid of pain and dull the senses
Hallucinogens
Drugs that distort moods, thoughts, or senses
Inhalants
Vapors of chemicals that are sniffed or inhaled to get a high
Drug-Free Zone
A 1000 yard distance around a school where anyone caught with drugs can be arrested
Drug Possession
When a person has or keeps illegal drugs