Across
- 2. drugs that are prescribed usually to treat severe pain
- 3. refer to the crime of operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
- 6. a medical emergency that occurs when a person ingests more of a drug than their body can handle at one time
- 8. drugs, such as benzodiazepines, that are used to treat conditions such as anxiety and sleep disorders
- 10. messengers in the brain that are impacted by drug use
- 13. Substance a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by the government due to the substance’s medical use, potential for abuse, and safety or dependence liability
- 14. laws that provide immunity (protect people from arrest, charge or prosecution) for the person experiencing an overdose and the people who call 911 for assistance
Down
- 1. taking a drug in ways or amounts other than as prescribed; taking a drug without a prescription
- 4. a group of symptoms that occur when a drug is abruptly discontinued
- 5. taking a prescription drug recreationally, or for enjoyment, not for their intended purpose
- 7. drugs that are most often prescribed to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- 9. a disorder characterized by the compulsive use of a substance despite adverse consequences
- 11. needing more of a drug to get the same effect
- 12. a federal agency responsible for protecting public health