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13 Cards in this Set
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Antibiotics
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drugs that destroy or stop the growth of bacteria
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Drug Abuse
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intentionally used for nonmedical purpose
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Penicillan
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an antiobiotic compound made from certainmolds: used to fight infections
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Anesthetic
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drug thta deadens the sense of touch and pain
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tolerance
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a condition in which the body needs larger doses of a drug to produce the same effects
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Analgesics
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drug that relieves with deadening pain with deadening the sense of touch
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addiction
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depending on a drug
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OTC drug
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(Over The Counter)drugs that can be purchased without a perscription
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Perscription
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a doctor's written directions for the preperations and use of medice
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inhalent
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substance giving off fumes or vapors that may be inhaled or siffed
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marijuana
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a harmful, illegal drug made from the cannabis (hemp) plant
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crack
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form of cocaine that is usually smoked
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Nicotene
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a poisonous substance in tobacco
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