Toxicology

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What is Toxicology?

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The study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms, including the mechanisms of action, symptoms, and treatment of poisoning.

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What are Controlled Substances?

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Drugs that are regulated by law due to their potential for abuse and dependence.

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What is the Controlled Substances Act?

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A federal law that regulates the manufacture, importation, possession, use, and distribution of certain substances.

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What is Schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act?

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Drugs that have a high potential for abuse, have a currently accepted medical use, and may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.

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What are narcotics?

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Substances that dull the senses, relieve pain, and can lead to physical dependence.

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What is physical dependence?

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A condition where the body adapts to a drug, leading to withdrawal symptoms when the drug is not taken.

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What is psychological dependence?

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A condition where a person feels a strong desire to use a drug for its pleasurable effects, despite negative consequences.

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What are depressants?

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Drugs that slow down the body's functions and reactions, often used to relieve anxiety and induce sleep.

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What are stimulants?

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Substances that increase alertness, attention, and energy by elevating the levels of key neurotransmitters.

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What is Clostridium tetani?

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A bacterium that causes tetanus, characterized by muscle stiffness and spasms.