| A | B |
|---|
| drug | substance that changes the way the body or mind works |
| responsible drug use | the correct use of legal drugs |
| drug misuse | the unintentional use of an OTC or prescription drug |
| drug abuse | the intentional use of an illegal, OTC, or prescription drug |
| medicine | a drug that is used to treat, prevent or diagnose and illness |
| prescription | a written order from a certain licensed health professional |
| pharmacist | a health professional who dispenses medication |
| OTC | a drug that can be purchased without a prescription |
| physical dependence | a drug becomes necessary or the person has withdrawal symptoms |
| tolerance | the body becomes used to a drug and larger amounts are needed to produce the same effect |
| withdrawal symptoms | the unpleasant reactions that occur when a drug is no longer taken |
| psychological dependence | strong desire to continue using a drug for emotional reasons |
