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8015983367StimulantsSpeeds up the central nervous system, causes heart attacks.0
8015861396NicotineThe addictive drug found in all tobacco products.1
8015863013LeukoplakiaWhite leathery spots that can develop into oral cancer2
8015865168TarThe thick, sticky substance found in tobacco smoke that damages the cilia, alveoli, and lung tissue is called3
8015868621Mainstream SmokeSmoke that is exhaled by a smoker.4
8015870862Sidestream SmokeSmoke coming off the end of a burning cigarette.5
8015877317AlcoholDepressant6
8015879715Ethanolactive ingredient in alcohol7
8015884239Binge DrinkingDrinking five or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting.8
8015889402Fetal Alcohol SyndromeA group of alcohol related birth defects that include physical and mental problems.9
8015910213Fermentationchemical action of yeast on sugars10
8015919967alcohol poisoningA severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose.11
8015933035blood alcohol concentration (BAC)Amount of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as a percentage.12
8015938776sobrietyliving without alcohol13
8015925204Club Drugs21) Rohypnol, Ecstasy, and GHB14
8015943110MDMAEcstasy15
8015954336RohypnolThis drug is the #1 Date Rape Drug16
8015957468KetamineUsed on animals as a tranquilizer and humans who are severe burn victims.17
8015971637PCP25) This drug acts as a hallucinogen and pain killer, so no one knows how they will react to it, it's known as "angel dust".18
8015980392BarbituratesThese drugs are commonly called "downers", their effects are long lasting (hours).19
8015995371Cocaine, Crack, Crystal MethStimulants20
8016003340LSD and PCPHallucinogens21
8016006320Codeine, Morphine, HeroinNarcotics22
8016011120InhalantsSubstances whose fumes are inhaled to achieve a mind altering effect23
8016013891THCActive Ingredient in Marijuana24
8016022958MethamphetamineOften produced in home laboratories.25
8016027181LSDPut onto little squares of paper and is absorbed through the mouth.26
8016033788ToleranceWhen you need more of a drug to get the same effect or you decrease the time between doses.27
8016059991OpiumThis is the active ingredient in all narcotics and comes from the poppy plant.28
8016057307OxycontinAbusing this drug usually leads to heroin addiction.29
8016040978VaccineA culture used to stimulate an immune response in the body (like the flu shot).30
8016044586AntifungalsMedicines used to treat infections like athletes foot and ring worm.31
8032484079DrugsSubstances other than food that change the structure or function of the body or mind.32
8032498642AntitoxinsContain antibodies and they come from animals.33
8032507803Additive InteractionMedicines work together in a positive way.34
8032512779Synergistic EffectTaking medicines with other medicines.35
8032519918Antagonistic EffectThe effect of one medicine is canceled or reduced by taking another medicine.36
8032543563AntibioticsThey kill bacteria or prevent it from producing.37

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