DRUGS & ALCOHOL ?Drug ? a substance that causes a physical or psychological (emotional) change in a person. *Over-the-counter- (non-prescription) *Prescription Drugs ? Dr. written order *Tobacco*Alcohol*Illegal drugs* Herbal*Caffeine*Inhalants ?Effect ? the influence a drug has on the body and the mind or both. ?Drug Use ? taking meds properly and in its correct dosage. ?Drug Misuse ? improper use of a drug ?usually done by mistake ?Drug abuse ? intentional improper use of a drug to alter one's mood, emotion, or state of consciousness. Psychoactive effects of drugs ?Has an effect on a person?s mood or behavior. ?affects brain activity ?What types of drugs are psychoactive? ?Marijuana, LSD, PCP, ecstasy, etc