Across
- 1. A substance that leads to physical or psychological dependence, causing a compulsive need for its continued use.
- 2. Abuse: The excessive and harmful use of alcohol, which can lead to physical, social, and mental health problems.
- 4. Any substance or agent that can cause cancer when exposed to living tissue.
- 6. the state of being sober.
- 9. The chemical compound found in alcoholic beverages, also known as alcohol.
- 10. a solvent or other material producing vapor that is inhaled by drug abusers.
- 13. Monoxide: A colorless, odorless gas produced by the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels, often found in cigarette smoke and car exhaust.
- 16. A condition in which the body becomes physically adapted to a drug and experiences withdrawal symptoms when the drug is not present.
- 17. The process by which yeast or bacteria converts sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide, commonly used in the production of alcoholic beverages.
- 19. Alcohol Syndrome A range of physical and mental disabilities that can occur in a child when a mother consumes alcohol during pregnancy.
- 20. a substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
- 23. A chronic and progressive disease characterized by an inability to control alcohol consumption, leading to physical and mental health problems.
- 24. cannabis, especially as smoked or consumed as a psychoactive (mind-altering) drug.
- 25. A measurement of the amount of alcohol in a person's bloodstream, used to assess impairment and enforce DUI laws.
- 26. A legal term used in some jurisdictions to refer to the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- 28. A dark, sticky substance produced by the burning of tobacco, known for its harmful effects on the respiratory system.
- 29. A condition in which an individual relies on a substance to cope with emotional or mental stress.
- 30. The need for increasing amounts of a drug to achieve the desired effect, often seen in regular drug users.
- 31. Drug Use The use of illegal or unauthorized substances, often for recreational or non-medical purposes.
Down
- 1. A severe and potentially fatal condition resulting from the consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a short period of time.
- 3. The state of being under the influence of a substance, such as alcohol, drugs, or toxins, leading to impaired judgment and coordination.
- 5. substances that, when taken in or administered into one's system, affect mental processes, e.g. perception, consciousness, cognition or mood and emotions.
- 7. reduce arousal and stimulation. They affect the central nervous system, slowing down the messages between the brain and body.
- 8. A class of drugs that includes substances like morphine and heroin, known for their pain-relieving and euphoric effects.
- 11. Drinking The consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol in a short period, often resulting in intoxication and related risks.
- 12. overindulgence in or dependence on an addictive substance, especially alcohol or drugs.
- 14. A substance that is prohibited by law to possess, use, or distribute.
- 15. A complex disease characterized by compulsive drug use, despite harmful consequences.
- 18. Drugs that alter perception, thoughts, and feelings, often leading to hallucinations or distorted reality.
- 21. A dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation that occurs when a person ingests or uses a substance in excessive quantities.
- 22. A person who suffers from alcoholism, exhibiting a strong dependence on alcohol.
- 26. The act of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs, often illegal and subject to legal penalties.
- 27. a man-made version of chemicals, known as hormones, that are made naturally in the human body