Health Education 9a Mr. Brown.

Terms and concepts to think about for the final. More on www.jacobbrown.com/

Neurotransmitter molecules – The chemicals that release in the synapse and send signals from nerve cell to nerve cell.

Nerve synapse – the gap where it all happens!

Hallucinogen – drugs that cause a person to see, hear, or feel things that are not there.

Marihuana – A mild euphorant with a number of problems associated with use.

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Alcohol – America’s drug of choice for social relaxation. Much more of web site!

Alcohol Equilivants – 1 ½ = 12 = 5

Anabolic Steroids – drugs that build strength and muscle in training athletes

Codependent – a person who has a relationship with an addict

Enabling - a person who helps an addict continue their addiction

Scapegoat – the person in a dysfunctional family who is like the addict.

Drug – any chemical that has an effect on the body

OTC – over the counter. What does that mean?

FDA – Food and Drug Administration. What does this federal agency do?

Generic name – The common name that most people use

1906 – What is the significance of this date besides establishing the FDA?

1994 – Supplements deregulated. What does this mean to you the consumer?

IV – intravenous injection. How does this get the drug into the body?

Addiction – physical and/or emotional dependence on a substance.

Tolerance – A person needs more of the drug to get the same effect

Withdrawal – take the drug away, what happens?

DEA –Drug Enforcement Administration – Federal law enforcement

Schedule 1 Drug – dangerous drug with no medical use.