Study notes (health 7th grade 5th period)
Addiction
the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity.
blood alcohol content
the percentage of alcohol in a person's bloodstream
Cannabis
The dried leaves and flowering tops of the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant
Dependence
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.
Depressant
reducing functional or nervous activity.
Detoxification
the process of removing toxic substances or qualities
Hallucinogen
a drug that causes hallucinations, such as LSD.
Inhalant
a medicinal preparation for inhaling.
Intoxication
the state of being intoxicated, especially by alcohol.
Naloxone/Narcan
a medicine that is an antidote to opioid drugs.