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also called narcotics,derived from opium poppy and synthetic drugs
opioids
extremely addictive,illegal drug
heroin
drugs that are breathed in through the nose or mouth
inhalants
most commonly abused depressant
alcohol
slows body functions
depressants
commonly used;found in tobacco,contains the drug tar
nicotine
similar effects to cocaine
methamphetamine
most powerful natural stimulant
cocaine
speed up the body’s nervous system
stimulants
most prevalent illegal drug in the u.s
marijuana
effects the senses
hallucinogens
Intentional use of a drug for non-medical purposes
abuse
Intentional use of a drug for non-medical purposes
abuse
Users body becomes a custom to the drugs and requires increased doses to produce the same effect
tolerance
users body mine requires the drug in order to function correctly often called and addiction
dependence
users body mine requires the drug in order to function correctly often called and addiction
dependence