Drug Terminology

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Drug Terminology
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Drug/Substance

• Any substance, when introduced into the body,
  that changes the way the mind or body works.

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Pharmacology

• The study
• of drugs.

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Over the Counter Drugs

• A drug that can be purchased at a store or
  pharmacy without a prescription.

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Prescription Drug

• A drug that can only be purchased with a written
  order from a doctor.

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Unrecognized Drugs

• Drugs that society doesnt view as drugs such as
  caffeine and nicotine. They are socially
  acceptable.

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Oral Medication

• A drug that is taken by mouth.

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Inhalation

• The process of introducing a drug into the body
  by breathing it in and absorbing it into the
  lungs.

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Injection

• A method of putting a fluid into the body using a
  syringe.

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Absorption

• A route by which substances can enter the body
  through the skin.

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Stimulant

• A drug that increases (speeds up) functions of
  some body systems.

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Depressant

• A drug that decreases (slows down) functions of
  some body systems.

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Neurons

• Specialized nerve cells.

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Neurotransmitters

• Chemicals that relay messages from one neuron to
  another.

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Potency

• The strength of a drug.

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Tolerance

• When reaction to a drug decreases so a larger
  dose is needed to get the desired effect.

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Drug/Substance Abuse

• Using illegal drugs and/or using drugs for a
  non-therapeutic or non-medical effect.

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Physical Dependence (Addiction)

• A state resulting from chronic use of a drug
  where withdrawal symptoms occur when the person
  stops using the drug.

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Psychological Dependence (Addiction)

• A psychological obsession or compulsion with a
  drug. A mental addiction, non-use does not
  result in withdrawal.

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Withdrawal Symptoms

• Symptoms that occur when a person discontinues
  the use of a drug they are physically addicted to.

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Side Effects

• Effects that occur as a result of using a drug
  that are not part of the treatment.

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Hallucination

• When a person sees, hears, or feels things that
  are not actually there.

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Aspiration

• The act of breathing, especially in.

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Anesthetic

• Drugs used to relieve pain by causing a lack of
  feeling.

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General Anesthetic

• Drugs used to put a patient into a state similar
  to a deep sleep. Causes unconsciousness during
  surgery.

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Local Anesthetic

• Drugs used to reduce pain or feeling in a
  specific part of the body.

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Blood Alcohol Content

• The amount of alcohol (ethanol) in a persons
  blood.

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The End!

• When following instructions and using OTC and
  prescription medications correctly, these drugs
  can be very effective and helpful. It is the
  abuse of these drugs that make them bad.
• The use of illegal drugs is not only against the
  law, it can be extremely dangerous and can have
  severe consequences for the user, their families,
  friends and strangers they come in contact with.