Drug Use/Abuse

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

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