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Health Drugs Test
Different types of drugs and effects on the brain
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Drug
A substance other than food that changes the structure and function of the mind or body
Drug Abuse
Intentionally using drugs in a way that is unhealthy or illegal
Drug Misuse
taking or using medicine in a way that was not intended (accidentally)
Medicine
A drug used to prevent illness or treat a disease
Side effect
Any effect of a drug other than the one intended
Antibiotics
medicines that reduce or kill harmful bacteria in the body. They do not kill viruses.
Neurons
Specialized nerve cells that send and receive chemical messages.
Vaccines
Medicines that prevent a disease from developing.
Spinal Cord
a bundle of nerves that carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body
Cerebrum
Largest portion of the brain consisting of folded bulges that create deep furrows.
Cerebellum
controls movement coordination, as well as maintaining balance and equilibrium
Frontal Lobe
Involved in decision making, problem solving, and planning
Temporal Lobe
involved with emotional responses, memory, and speech
Occipital Lobe
Involved with vision and color recognition
Parietal Lobe
receives and processes sensory information
Peripheral Nervous System
gathers information for the CNS Includes the somatic and autonomicnervous systems.
Central Nervous system
the Brain and Spinal Cord, sends directions to the PNS
A nerve cell's impulse is called ...
an action potential
the most abused drugs in teenagers is ...
alcohol
THC alters your ...
mood
Depressants
drugs that slow down your brain's activity
Stimulants
drugs that increase your brain's activity
narcotics
prescription drugs used to relieve pain
hallucinogens
drugs that distort moods, thoughts, and other senses
inhalants
drugs that are usually sniffed and inhaled to produce mind-altering sensations
cannabis
THC containing hemp plant from which marijuana and hashish are produced
Performance Enhancing drugs
substances used by athletes to improve their performance.
Club drugs
a drug usually taken by youngsters at a dance party or rave
Depressants (ex)
Xanax, barbituates
Stimulants (ex)
Cocaine, amphetamines
Narcotics (ex)
Heroin, Morphine
Hallucinogens (ex)
PCP, LSD
Inhalants (ex)
bath salts, nitrous-oxide
Cannabis (ex)
marijuana, hashish
PED (ex)
HGH (human growth hormone), anabolic steroids
Club drugs (ex)
Ecstacy, GHB
Symptoms of drug abuse
loss of control, withdraw symptoms, tolerance, and cravings
Sources of help for addiction
Support Groups (AA, NA), therapy, treatment programs