drug vocab Flashcards


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Addiction

the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity.

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Blood alcohol content

refers to the percentage of alcohol in a person's bloodstream

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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.

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Dependence

the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.

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depressants

(chiefly of a drug) reducing functional or nervous activity.

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Detoxification

a set of interventions aimed at managing acute intoxication and withdrawal

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Hallucinogen

a crucial first step in the recovery process for individuals who have developed a dependence on hallucinogens

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Inhalant

a medicinal preparation for inhaling.

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Intoxication

the state of being intoxicated, especially by alcohl

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naloxone narcan

a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. It is an opioid antagonist. This means that it attaches to opioid receptors