Addiction

a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences

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

Depressant substances reduce arousal and stimulation

Detoxification

to free from an intoxicating or addictive substance in the body or from dependence on or addiction to such a substance

Hallucinogen

a drug that causes hallucinations

Inhalant

chemicals that people inhale to cause a pleasurable feeling or effect

Intoxication

the state of being intoxicated, especially by alcohol.

Naloxone/Narcan

reverses an Opiate overdose.

Nicotine

An addictive, poisonous chemical found in tobacco

Opiate

A substance used to treat pain or cause sleep

Overdose

an excessive and dangerous dose of a drug.

Potency

Potency is the intensity of effect produced for a given drug dose

Prescription drug

a medicine that can only be made available to a patient on the written instruction of an authorized health professional

Psychedelic drug

powerful psychoactive substances that alter perception and mood and affect numerous cognitive processes.

Recovery

a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.

Relapse

a return of alcohol or other drug use

Stimulant

a substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body

Tobacco

a preparation of the nicotine-rich leaves of an American plant, which are cured by a process of drying and fermentation for smoking or chewing.

Tolerance

the body getting used to a substance over time.

Withdrawal

A term used to describe the physical and mental symptoms that a person has when they suddenly stop or cut back the use of an addictive substance