Match the following terms related to drug use and effects: Substance abuse | e. Chemical substances that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or sell. Psyc... Match the following terms related to drug use and effects: Substance abuse | e. Chemical substances that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or sell. Psychoactive drugs | b. A synthetic drug that is made to imitate the effects of hallucinogens and other drugs. Designer drug | a. Chemicals that affect the central nervous system and alter activity in the brain. Illegal drugs | c. Any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for non-medical purposes.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to match specific terms related to drug use with their correct definitions or descriptions. It involves understanding the meanings of each term to accurately link them.
Answer
Substance abuse matches c, Psychoactive drugs matches a, Designer drugs matches b, Illegal drugs matches e.
Substance abuse: c. Any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for non-medical purposes. Psychoactive drugs: a. Chemicals that affect the central nervous system and alter activity in the brain. Designer drug: b. A synthetic drug that is made to imitate the effects of hallucinogens and other drugs. Illegal drugs: e. Chemical substances that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or sell.
Answer for screen readers
Substance abuse: c. Any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for non-medical purposes. Psychoactive drugs: a. Chemicals that affect the central nervous system and alter activity in the brain. Designer drug: b. A synthetic drug that is made to imitate the effects of hallucinogens and other drugs. Illegal drugs: e. Chemical substances that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or sell.
More Information
Substance abuse involves using drugs in a manner not medically necessary. Psychoactive drugs alter brain activity. Designer drugs are engineered to mimic the effects of other drugs. Illegal drugs cannot be legally produced or possessed.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing psychoactive drugs with designer drugs, as both affect the brain but differ in origin.
Sources
- [PDF] Chapter 22 – Illegal Drugs Vocabulary Words 1. Substance abuse - northmacschools.org
- Recreational drug use - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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