Drug Education

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