1.5 Key Terms Study Guide
The material in this chapter assisted in having a look at what substances are considered to be drugs and how they are classified. Once you understand the important topics we discussed in this chapter you will have a better understanding of how drugs impact the body, health and society. You may be familiar with these terms, but If you are not familiar with the terms below, I recommend you download this study sheet, add more spaces to write in definitions and relevant information (or make flashcards) as you read the chapter and watch videos.
- abused
- alcohol
- antipsychotics
- cannabis
- Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
- depressants
- drug schedules
- Drug Identification Chart
- drug categories
- drug withdrawal
- economic implications
- endogenous
- hallucinogens
- Illicit drugs
- misused drugs
- natural
- opioids
- pharmacokinetics
- pharmacodynamics
- psychoactive drugs
- semisynthetic
- stimulants
- Substance Use Disorder
- synthetic
ATTRIBUTION: This chapter is not covered by the adaptation statement, it is an original work.
