Drug Use/Abuse
Across
- 2. a substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body
- 3. the percent of alcohol (ethyl alcohol or ethanol) in a person's blood stream
- 5. the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity
- 6. An act or behavior prohibited by criminal law and therefore punishable by lawGateway
- 8. a medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body
- 11. the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
- 13. A type of steroid that is used in medicine to repair body tissues and to increase appetite and the growth of muscles
- 14. contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law dependence
- 15. reduce arousal and stimulation
- 16. the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience
Down
- 1. an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present
- 4. a result or effect of an action or condition
- 7. an excessive and dangerous dose of a drug
- 9. the physical and mental symptoms that a person has when they suddenly stop or cut back the use of an addictive substance
- 10. a compound resembling opium in addictive properties or physiological effects
- 12. a habit-forming drug that, while not itself addictive, may lead to the use of other addictive drugs