Take out Notes (Sections 1 & 2)…Look up these words Tolerance Stimulants Overdose Amphetamines Depressants Drug misuse Inhalants Hallucinogens Narcotics Drug abuse Marijuana Cocaine Steroids Club Drugs Heroin Prescriptions Over the Counter Drug Use Drug Addiction Drug

Chapter 10 Quiz Review

A substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body or mind.

Drug

Illegal drugs that are found mostly in nightclubs or at all- night dance parties

Club Drugs

Medicines that can be legally obtained only with a doctor’s written permission.

Prescription

Drugs that make muscles grow and can cause severe health problems in the liver and kidneys

Steroids

A dependency on a chemical substance that is difficult and painful to stop

Drug Addiction

An illegal stimulant that gives a brief feeling or confidence, power and energy, but leaves the user irritable and anxious

Cocaine

Drugs found on the shelves of local pharmacy or grocery stores

Over-The-Counter

An illegal drug that can act as a stimulant and a depressant, depending on the user

Marijuana

The use of drugs in any form

Drug Use

A narcotic drug that gives an instant sense of happiness, but quickly causes a painful withdrawal

Heroin

Drugs that slow down the body’s functions and reactions

Depressants

The taking of more of a drug than the body can tolerate

Overdose

Drugs that speed up the body’s functions

Stimulants

Vapors of chemicals that are sniffed or inhaled to get a “high”

Inhalants

Taking or using medicine in a way that is not intended

Drug Misuse

Drugs that distort moods, thoughts, and senses

Hallucinogens

The need for more of a substance to get the same effect

Tolerance

Drugs that get rid of pain and dull the senses

Narcotics

Strong stimulant drugs that speed up the nervous system

Amphetamines

Intentionally using drugs in a way that is unhealthful or illegal

Drug Abuse