Important Vocabulary Words
Drug Any substance that “affects” the way the “mind” and “body” work
Drug Abuse The use of any “drug” in a way that is “unhealthy” or “illegal”
Substance Abuse Using illegal or harmful drugs This includes alcohol if consumed under the drinking age or harmful drugs
Addiction The body’s “mental” or “physical” need for a drug or substance
Depressant A “drug” that “slows "down body functions
Stimulant A “drug” that “speeds” up body functions
Inhalant Substances whose fumes or vapors are inhaled or breathed in
Narcotic Strong drugs that relieve pain *some are prescribed by a doctor
Hallucinogen Illegal drug that causes the user’s brain to create or imagine distorted images or hear thing that don’t exist.