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Chapter 12

Chapter 12. Illegal Drugs. Overdose. The taking of too much of a drug. Ketamine. Type of club drug that causes numbness. Drug Abuse. The intentional improper or unsafe use of a drug. Hallucinogen. A drug that distorts perceptions. Inhalant. A drug that is inhaled as a vapor. GHB.

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Chapter 12

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  1. Chapter 12 Illegal Drugs

  2. Overdose • The taking of too much of a drug

  3. Ketamine • Type of club drug that causes numbness

  4. Drug Abuse • The intentional improper or unsafe use of a drug.

  5. Hallucinogen • A drug that distorts perceptions

  6. Inhalant • A drug that is inhaled as a vapor

  7. GHB • Club drug used in many sexual assaults

  8. Opiate • A highly addictive drug derived from the poppy plant that is used as an anesthetic and a sedative

  9. Stimulant • A drug that causes alertness and speeds up the activity of the body

  10. Anabolic Steroids • Man-made derivatives of testosterone taken to build muscle

  11. Illegal Drugs • Affect the brain • Are dangerous to your health • Can result in drug abuse or addiction

  12. Marijuana • People who use marijuana or hashish often experience loss of balance and coordination

  13. Rohypnol • The most dangerous effect of Rohypnol on someone is inability to remember what happened while on the drug.

  14. Crack and Cocaine • Are addictive • Can cause violent behavior • Can be fatal

  15. Teen Drug Use • Steal from family members • Withdraw from the family • Break household or school rules

  16. TEST TODAY

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