Drug Abuse – Addiction Cycle Psychological Dependence Condition in which a person believes that a drug is needed in order to feel good or to function normally. Physiological Dependence Condition in which the user has a chemical need for the drug. Addiction - ?

Drug Abuse Psychoactive drug chemicals that affect the central nervous system and alter activity in the brain Gateway Drug Psychoactive substance that leads the user to try other drugs.

Psychoactive Drug Types Stimulants stimulate or speed up the central nervous system Depressants depress or slow down the central nervous system

Narcotics (Opiates) drugs that are available by prescription and are used to relieve pain Hallucinogens alter moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions including vision, hearing, smell and touch Psychoactive Drug Types

Other Types of Drugs Inhalants Psychoactive gases whose fumes are sniffed and inhales to achieve mind altering effect Steroids Synthetic substances that are similar to the male sex hormone testosterone NOT a psychoactive drug.

Designer Drugs Synthetic substances meant to imitate the effects of hallucinogens and other dangerous drugs Other Types of Drugs

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