health crossword

6. Neuropsychological disorder characterized by a persistent and intense urge to use a drug.
8. An excessive and dangerous dose of a drug.
9. Depressants that produce sedation and hypnosis, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and reduce seizures.
11. Produced by the natural fermentation of sugars and is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.
12. Medications that cause you to relax or feel drowsy.
14. Class of drugs that elevate mood,increase feelings of well-being, and increase energy and alertness.
16. The quality or state of being influenced or determined by a drug.

1. Affects regions of the brain that are responsible for coordination, thought processes, hearing, and sight.
2. Comes from the leaves of the coca plant that grows in the Andes Mountains in South America.
3. Physical and mental symptoms that occur after stopping or reducing intake of a drug.
4. Is a tranquilizer about ten times more potent than Valium.
5. Slow normal brain function, because of this effect, often used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders.
7. The capacity to endure continued subjection to something.
10. Produce a quick, intense feeling of pleasure followed by a sense of well-being and calm.
13. Is a stimulant and an appetite suppressant.
15. White, odorless, bitter-tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in water oralcohol.