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Forensic Science Chapter 12 Flashcards

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9893000683DrugA substance that produces a physiological or psycological affact that is significant, occurs within a reasonable amount of time after dosing and results from an easily ingested dose.0
9893023391PhysiologicalRelating to or arising from the functioning of an organism.1
9893027713PsychologicalRelating to or arising from the mind or emotions.2
9893041024DependenceWhen an individual becomes so strongly attached to a drug that the individual either becomes physically sick or mentally disoriented when its use is discontinued.3
9893058356NarcoticA drug found as a natural constituent of the opium poppy or a derivative thereof.4
9893069517AnalgesicsDrugs used to eliminate a patient's perception of pain.5
9893077914StimulantsDrugs taken to produce feelings of high energy and to suppress the desire to sleep.6
9893088299HallucinogensDrugs taken to cause a significantly altered mental state, often including hallucinations.7
9893098806Club drugsAny group of drugs whose primary abuse is associated with marathon youthful dance parties.8
9893112481LicitNot prohibited by law.9
9893126576IllicitProhibited by law.10
9893135134Drug-facilitated sexual assaultA sexual encounter where one party, the victim, has been rendered unable to resist or voluntarily participated by ingestion of a drug, often in conbination with alcohol.11
9893159738Controlled substanceA drug that is named in either federal or state controlled substances statues as illegal to possess except when prescribed by a physician.12
9893192366PurificationThe physical or chemical process whereby a substance is separated from other accompanying substances or impurities to obtain the pure chemical substance.13
9893203694DiluentsMaterials that are added to a drug to add bulk and thereby make it easier to handle.14
9893220861Under the influenceActing while significant quantities of a drug are in an individual's system.15
9893236634Driving while impairedOperating a motor vehicle while one's judgment or physical capabilities are reduced by alcohol or drugs.16

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