Across
- 4. A powerful anesthetic that can cause dissociation and hallucinations.
- 6. A highly addictive stimulant that affects the nervous system.
- 8. An irrational fear or distrust of others.
- 10. effects: Unintended reactions caused by a medicine.
- 11. medicine: A drug that can only be given with a doctor’s order.
- 12. Chemical substances that affect how the body or mind works.
- 13. A narcotic drug made from poppy plants.
- 16. A condition of compulsive substance use despite harm.
- 17. A strong opioid pain-relief drug.
- 19. Preparations that help the body build immunity against diseases.
- 22. Drugs that cause altered perceptions or visions.
- 23. A powerful stimulant drug from the coca plant.
- 24. drugs: Substances whose use or sale is against the law.
- 26. drug use: The unlawful use of prohibited drugs.
- 27. interaction: When one drug reduces or blocks the effect of another.
- 28. abuse: The harmful or excessive use of medications.
Down
- 1. Substances used to prevent, treat, or cure illness.
- 2. Drugs that slow down the central nervous system.
- 3. misuse: Using medicine incorrectly or in a way not directed.
- 5. A treatment program that helps people recover from substance addiction.
- 7. A drug made from the cannabis plant that affects the mind.
- 9. the counter: Medicines sold without a prescription.
- 12. overdose: A dangerous amount of a drug taken at one time.
- 14. A sedative drug that causes strong drowsiness and memory loss.
- 15. Drugs derived from opium that relieve pain.
- 18. drugs: Substances that change mood, thinking, or behavior.
- 20. Drugs that increase alertness and energy.
- 21. & Androgenic steroids: Synthetic hormones used to build muscle and increase male traits.
- 25. A synthetic drug that increases energy and emotional closeness.
- 29. A smokable, highly addictive form of cocaine.