Drugs Review

a drug that increases the action of the central nervous system

• nicotine

• stimulant

• carcinogen

• tar

• leukoplakia

A substance that causes physiological or psychological dependence is called a(n)

• Toxic Drug

• Addictive Drug

• Prescription Drug

• Over-the-counter Drug

a drug that slows the central nervous system

• Depressant

• Stimulant

• Binge Drinking

• Alcohol Poisoning

Any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for nonmedical purposes is

• illicit drug use

• substance abuse

• overdose

• addiction

• illegal drugs

Chemical substances that no one may lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or sell are

• illicit drug use

• substance abuse

• overdose

• addiction

• illegal drugs

A strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug is a(n)

• illicit drug use

• substance abuse

• overdose

• addiction

• illegal drugs

A physiological or psychological dependence on a drug is referred to as

• illicit drug use

• substance abuse

• overdose

• addiction

• illegal drugs

Peer pressure plays a role in the choices a teen makes about drug use.

• True

• False - Finances

• False - Activity level

• False - Health

A(n) physiological dependence causes a person to believe that a drug is needed in order to function normally

• True

• False - tumor

• False - psychological dependence

• False - conscious

Marijuana is called a(n) addictive drug because its use may lead to the use of more dangerous drugs.

• True

• False - false

• False - gateway

• False - hallucinogen