Drug Education
Across
- 3. A program or process for individuals recovering from addiction, aiming to help them live substance-free lives.
- 5. An intense desire or urge for a specific drug, often leading to relapse.
- 6. The process of allowing the body to remove a drug while managing withdrawal symptoms.
- 12. A chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes in the brain.
- 15. Symptoms that occur after stopping or reducing intake of a drug to which one has developed dependence.
- 16. A type of drug that slows down brain activity, often used to induce relaxation or reduce anxiety (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines).
- 17. Drugs that alter perception, thoughts, and feelings, leading to visual or auditory hallucinations (e.g., LSD, psilocybin).
- 18. Taking an excessive amount of a drug, which can lead to severe health complications or death.
- 19. Chemical messengers in the brain that are affected by drugs, altering mood, sensation, and behavior (e.g., dopamine, serotonin).
Down
- 1. Substances that are inhaled to achieve a psychoactive effect, such as solvents, aerosols, and gases.
- 2. Chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant that interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, including THC and CBD.
- 4. A class of drugs that includes prescription pain relievers, synthetic opioids, and heroin, known for their pain-relieving effects and high potential for addiction.
- 6. – A state in which a person functions normally only in the presence of a drug, experiencing withdrawal symptoms when drug use is reduced or stopped.
- 7. drugs Substances whose production, sale, or use is illegal, such as cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine.
- 8. A condition in which higher doses of a drug are needed to achieve the same effect due to regular, repeated use of the drug.
- 9. Refers to any substance that affects the brain and alters mood, consciousness, or perception.
- 10. – A class of drugs that increases brain activity, resulting in increased alertness, attention, and energy (e.g., caffeine, amphetamines).
- 11. abuse The concurrent use of multiple drugs, often increasing health risks and complications.
- 13. Returning to drug use after a period of abstinence, often despite efforts to quit.
- 14. A doctor’s authorization required for certain medications, which may have potential for abuse (e.g., opioids, stimulants).