1. Vocabulary Words (set 6)
Drug abuse prevention Terms

2. 1. Absorption
Process by which drugs enter the bloodstream.

3. 2. Addiction
Physical and/or psychological dependence on a drug.

4. 3. Dependence
Repeated abuse of a drug/ tobacco/ alcohol, in which the body relies on the effect produced by the drug.

5. 4. Drug
A chemical substance that has a direct effect on the body.

6. 5. Gateway Drug
A drug that leads to the use of other drugs.

7. 6. Hallucination
A sensory experience that does not relate to reality.

8. 7. Nicotine
The chief addictive ingredient in tobacco.

9. 8. Steroids
Synthetic-drugs that are used to stimulate muscle growth.

10. 9. Tolerance
The body's adjustment to the effects of a drug; results in the need for increased dosage to achieve the same effects.

11. 10. Withdrawal
Symptoms that occur when users dependent on a drug stop taking it.