Drugs of Abuse
Across
- 3. Substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
- 6. Symptoms that occur after stopping or reducing intake of addictive substances.
- 11. Group of substances that act on opioid receptors producing morphine-like effects.
- 13. Substance that lowers neurotransmission levels, reducing stimulation or arousal.
- 15. Powerful stimulant derived from the leaves of the coca plant.
- 16. Stimulants that increase energy and concentration, often used illicitly.
- 18. Substance that causes hallucinations.
- 19. Synthetic drug known for its ability to alter mood and perception.
- 20. Breathable chemical vapor that produces psychoactive effects.
- 21. Synthetic opioid, much more potent than heroin, used medically and illicitly.
Down
- 1. Highly addictive analgesic drug derived from morphine.
- 2. A class of psychoactive drugs known for their use as tranquilizers.
- 4. Highly addictive drug that affects the central nervous system.
- 5. Drugs that can dull the senses and typically have analgesic effects.
- 7. Compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences.
- 8. Process of medical or psychotherapeutic treatment for dependency on substances.
- 9. Excessive and dangerous dose of a drug.
- 10. Commonly used psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used for medical or recreational purposes.
- 12. A synthetic crystalline compound, commonly known as a psychedelic drug.
- 14. Medical treatment for dependency on substances such as alcohol or drugs.
- 17. Substances causing significant alterations in perception, mood, and cognitive processes.