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| Addiction | A state of physical or mental dependence on a drug, likely to have a damaging effect |
| Blackout | A temporary loss of consciousness, sight or memory |
| Controlled Substance | Any category of behavior-altering or addictive drugs, such as heroin or cocaine, whose possession and use are restricted by law |
| Depressant | These drugs slow down brain fuction. They include sedatives and tranqulizers |
| Euphoria | A feeling of great joy, excitement or well-being |
| Hangover | A set of symptoms including headache, nausea, thirst and sickness |
| Impotence | Chronic inability to have an erection for the performance of a sexual act |
| Mainlining | Injecting an illegal drug, especially heroin or cocaine, into a large vein |
| Paranoia | Suspicion, distrust or fear of other people |
| Reflexes | Instant reactions to something, without having to think about it |
| Rehab | The period or process of rehabilitation, as for a person addicted to a chemical substance |
| Stimulant | A drug that increases immediate energy and alertness but that is accompanied by increases in blood pressure, heart rate and breathing |
| Vaporizing | To change into invisible particles floating in the air by heating or spraying |
| Agressive | Describes a person who acts in a way that is likely to start a fight or arguement |
| Binge | A spree or bout of unrestrained drinking alcohol, eating or spending money |
| Caffeine | A stimulant in coffee, tea and the kola nuts used to make soft drinks |
| Designer Drug | A synthetic (chemically made) version of an illegal drug that was slightly altered to avoid having it classified as illegal |
| Gateway Drug | A drug which when used may lead to the use of more addictive substances |
| Hallucinogen | A substance, especially a drug such as LSD, that causes hallucinations or a perception of something that is not really there |
| Methamphetamine | A highly addictive stimulant that is man-made and illegal |
| Narcotic | A drug affecting the brain and spinal cord which can cause dizziness, euphoria, loss of memory, lack of coordination and unconsciousness |
| Toxin | A substance that accumulates in teh body and causses it harm |
| THC | The main chemical in cannabis that causes its drug reaction |
| Sedative | A medicine or drug that calms or makes one sleep |
| Rush | The first surge in sensation felt when smoking or injecting a drug, varying in length depending on the drug |
| Amphetamine | Any group of powerful stimulant drugs, often called "speed" that act on the brain and spinal cord, increasing heart rate and blood pressure while reducing fatigue |
| Inhalant | Any substance, in the form of a gas or vapor, that can be inhaled, which is sometimes abused for its stimulating effect |
| Cocktail | A beverage or solution made up of various drugs |
| Antidepressant | Any drug intended to prevent or handle depression |
