5.15 Key Terms Study Guide

The material in this chapter assists us in having a look at the types of drugs that are commonly misused.  Once you understand the important topics we discussed in this chapter you will have a better understanding of the historically abused drugs as well as new drugs and to examine how the industry and user preferences shape the experiences of users and abusers of various drugs.

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.

1. addiction
2. Alcohol
3. Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
4. Amphetamines
5. Barbiturates
6. Benzodiazepnes
7. Cocaine
8. Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
9. dependence
10. Depressants
11. Designer Drugs
12. drug abuse
13. drug categories
14. Electronic Cigarettes
15. effects on the mind & body of each drug
16. Ecstasy/MDMA
17. GHB
18. Fentanyl
19. Hallucinogens
20. Heroin
21. Hydromorphone
22. Inhalants
23. Ketamine
24. legal status of each drug
25. LSD
26. Marijuana/Cannabis
27. Methadone
28. Methamphetamine
29. meth epidemic
30. Morphine
31. Nicotine
32. Opioids (Narcotics)
33. Opium
34. overdose effects
35. Oxycodone
36. performance-enhancing drugs
37. physical dependence
38. psychological dependence
39. Psychotherapeutic Agents
40. Peyote & Mescaline
41. Psilocybin
42. Psychoactive Drugs
43. Steroids
44. Stimulants
45. Vaping

ATTRIBUTION: This chapter is not covered by the adaptation statement, it is an original work.