| A | B |
| Alcohol | The most commonly abused drug |
| Shoplifting | Stealing goods from a store |
| Chemical dependency | Using illegal and harmful substances |
| Addiction | When someone cannot function NORMALLY without the use of a drug |
| public policy | Gives federal and state governments the right to regulate the health, safety, welfare and morals. |
| Federal Controlled Substances Act | A law that classifies drugs into groups with set penalties |
| Vandalism | Criminal, willful damage to property |
| Domestic violence laws | Laws that prohibit violence to families |
| Drugs | Chemicals that alter functions of mind or body |
| Sobriety checkpoint | Road block for drunk drivers |
| Custody | Natural born rights of a parent |
| Delinquent child | A minor who has committed an act that would be a crime if done by an adult |
| Rehabilitation | Goal of the juvenile court system |
| Spouse abuse | A wife is victimized by the violent outbursts of her husband |
| Ignorance of the law | Serves as no excuse as a defense |
| Minors | May be tried as adults or juveniles depending on the crime |