Drugs

3. effect- the interaction of two or more substances that result in a greater effect than what the medicines are taken independently.
5. withdrawal symptoms may require ________ attention.
6. interaction- when medicines work together in a positive way.
8. to actually remove these drugs from the body.
10. a drug that is used to treat or prevent disease or other conditions.
14. a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
16. is trained in medical therapy and therefore knows what a medicine is supposed to do and what adverse effects can occur.
17. a drug that produces numbness.
18. the addiction continues before the alcoholic or addict hits bottom.
19. misuse- using a medicine in a way that is not intended.
20. the body becomes used to the medication and requires more to produce the same effect.

1. ________ medicines require more controls because of their strength and independently.
2. a person who takes drugs
4. interaction- when the effect of a medicine is cancelled or reduced when taken with other medications.
7. occurs when the person stops taking a medicine to which he/she is dependent.
9. on a substance or activity
11. dependence- believes that he/she needs drugs.
12. dependence- chemical need in the body
13. refers to any substance, other than food, that changes the structure or function of the body or mind
15. a drug that causes hallucinations