h Flashcards
Drug
something(normally a pill or medicine) that is used to alter your brain
Harm Reduction
preventing drug use
Behavioral Addiction
being addicted to a certain behavior that you are performing
Chemical Addiction
addiction to chemical use
Overdose Death
dying from overdose of drugs
Overdose
using too much drugs
Neurotransmitters
chemicals in your brain that allow neurons to communicate with each other in the body/brain
Neurons
a nerve cell
Dopamine
things the body produces that makes u feel good
Serotonin
a monoamine neurotransmitter
Acetylcholine
a neurotransmitter that plays a role in memory, learning, muscles movement, etc
GABA
GABA is a neurotransmitter that helps calm down the brain
Cannabis
its a drug that interacts with how cells communicate
Cannabinoid
a drug which treats nausea and cancer, etc
Vaping
using an iPad cigarette that has flavor
Depressant
a drug that reduces stimulation
Stimulant
a drug that makes u more energetic or awake
Fentanyl
a powerful drug that helps with nausea, pain relief, depression, etc
Opioid
a compound that has opium in addictive ways
Psychedelic
drugs that change/enhance sensory perceptions, thought processes, and energy
Cerebral Cortex
the part of your brain that lies on top of your cerebrum
Intoxication
being intoxicated, normally by alcohol
BAC
the % of blood in your bloodstream
Binge Drinking
drinking to much alcohol!!!!!