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Toxicology

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the study of toxins, poisons, or chemicals and their effects on living organisms.

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Narcotics

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Drugs that depress vital body functions in order to induce sleep or treat pain.

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Opiates

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A type of narcotic that comes from poppy plants.

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Synthetic Opiates

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A type of narcotic that does not naturally come from opium, but has similar effects.

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Hallucinogens

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Drugs that alter normal processes, thoughts, moods, and vision.

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Depressants

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Drugs that slow the central nervous system. (CNS)

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Steroids

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Drugs that act as a man-made version of hormones, used to improve performance usually.

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Barbiturates

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A type of depressant used to relax the user and produce sleep. Known as “downers”

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Anti-psychotics

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Type of depressant used to produce tranquility without altering higher level thinking abilities.

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Stimulants

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Drugs that stimulate or speed up the central nervous system.

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Amphetamines

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Type of stimulant that produces increased alertness and well-being followed by fatigued and loss of appetite.

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Schedule 1

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Abuse Potential; accepted medical value.

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Schedule 2

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Abuse Potential; medical usage.

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Schedule 3

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Low-mid potential for abuse/ dependence; medical usage through prescription only.

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Schedule 4

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low potential for abuse/dependence; high medical usage.

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Schedule 5

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low potential for abuse; lower potential for dependence than schedule 4, over-the-counter medical use. Considered over-the-counter drugs