Addiction
a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences
Blood alcohol content
the percentage of alcohol in a person's bloodstream
Cannabis
The dried leaves and flowering tops of the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant
Dependence
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
Depressant
Depressant substances reduce arousal and stimulation
Detoxification
to free from an intoxicating or addictive substance in the body or from dependence on or addiction to such a substance
Hallucinogen
a drug that causes hallucinations
Inhalant
chemicals that people inhale to cause a pleasurable feeling or effect
Intoxication
the state of being intoxicated, especially by alcohol.
Naloxone/Narcan
reverses an Opiate overdose.
Nicotine
An addictive, poisonous chemical found in tobacco
Opiate
A substance used to treat pain or cause sleep
Overdose
an excessive and dangerous dose of a drug.
Potency
Potency is the intensity of effect produced for a given drug dose
Prescription drug
a medicine that can only be made available to a patient on the written instruction of an authorized health professional
Psychedelic drug
powerful psychoactive substances that alter perception and mood and affect numerous cognitive processes.
Recovery
a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.
Relapse
a return of alcohol or other drug use
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 body getting used to a substance over time.
Withdrawal
A term used to describe the physical and mental symptoms that a person has when they suddenly stop or cut back the use of an addictive substance