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Chem Ed Important Terms

Gateway. Habit. DRUG. A constant, often unconscious inclination to perform an act. Acquired through frequent repetition. A drug that leads to the increased chance of using a stronger, more dangerous drug. Anything you put in your body that causes a chemical change, but is NOT a food.

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Chem Ed Important Terms

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  1. Gateway Habit DRUG A constant, often unconscious inclination to perform an act. Acquired through frequent repetition. A drug that leads to the increased chance of using a stronger, more dangerous drug. Anything you put in your body that causes a chemical change, but is NOT a food. Physiological Dependence Addiction Even though they know it is bad for them, people need and want the drug all the time and have trouble coping without it. The body feels good because of a drug and has trouble feeling good without it. Withdrawals- shake, tremble, itch, feel sick. Chem Ed Important Terms Psychological Dependence Tolerance In order to cope with everyday stress, conflicts, and decisions, the person needs the drug; cannot mentally function without it. Withdrawals- cry, scream, aggression, depression. When the body needs more and more of a drug to get the same effect.

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