Glossary

Hallucinogen: Drugs that alter moods and thought perceptions

Depressant:Drugs that slow down the Central Nervous System

Stimulant: Drugs that speed up the Central Nervous System

Overdose:An amount of a drug taken that is too great for the body to handle

Addictive:Compulsive use of a substance or an action, despite consequence, characterized by the inability to stop using the drug or doing the action