Addiction
the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity
Blood alcohol content
the percent of alcohol (ethyl alcohol or ethanol) in a person's bloodstream
Cannabis
a tall plant with a stiff upright stem, divided serrated leaves, and glandular hairs. It is used to produce hemp fiber and as a drug
Dependence
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
Depressant
reducing functional or nervous activity
detoxification
the process of removing toxic substances or qualities
Hallucinogen
drug that causes hallucinations, such as LSD
Inhalent
a medicinal preparation for inhaling
intoxication
the state of being intoxicated, especially by alcohol
Naloxone/Narcan
a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose
nicotine
a toxic colorless or yellowish oily liquid that is the chief active constituent of tobacco. It acts as a stimulant in small doses, but in larger amounts blocks the action of autonomic nerve and skeletal muscle cells. Nicotine is also used in insecticides
opiate
a drug derived from or related to opium
overdose
an excessive and dangerous dose of a drug.
potency
the power of something to influence or make an impression
prescription drug
Prescription drug means any human drug required by Federal law or regulation to be dispensed only by a prescription
Psychedelic drug
of, relating to, or being drugs (as LSD) capable of producing abnormal psychic effects (as hallucinations) and sometimes psychotic states
recovery
a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength
relapse
(of someone suffering from a disease) suffer deterioration after a period of improvement.
stimulant
a substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body
tobacco
a preparation of the nicotine-rich leaves of an American plant, which are cured by a process of drying and fermentation for smoking or chewing
Tolerance
the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with
Withdrawal
the action of withdrawing something.