Glossary

Attention Deficit Disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Drugs used to relieve pain

Curtail stomach acidity

Used to treat athlete's foot and other fungal conditions

NSAIDS; ibuprofen

Antihistamines, Cough medicines and decongestants

a drug which has been declared by state and federal law to be illegal for use or sale, but may be prescribed by a physician

Constrict blood vessels of the nasal passages, improve air flow and obstruct secretions that go to the back of the throat

A substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than intended. There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control substance use. A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain the substance, use the substance, or recover from its effects.

a person is accused of selling, delivery or providing a controlled substance illegally

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that provides reinforcement for rewarding behaviors.

a neurotransmitter that sends chemical messenger through the brain and nervous system; GABA regulates communication between brain cells

Herbal supplements that come in the form of pills, teas, incense, powders

Lysergic acid diethylamide

cultivation or manufacture of a controlled substance via chemical processes or lab production or growing

The use of illegal drugs or the use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs or alcohol for purposes other than those for which they are meant to be used, or in excessive amounts.

Norepinephrine is a chemical that functions in the brain and body as a hormone and a neurotransmitter.

most common drug charge at local levels; knowingly and intentionally possessing a controlled substance, having drugs without a prescription and the quantity of the possession are all factors in charging a person

Any activity designed to avoid substance misuse and reduce its health and social consequences

Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.

SSRI's are Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

Caffeine and weight loss aids

Any chemical agent (natural or artificial) that affects the mind and is abusively used: alcohol, Illegal street drugs, addictive prescription and over the counter drugs, other mind altering substances, and tobacco

refers to the illegal sale and or distribution of a controlled substance; typically the amount of drugs found is the primary concern

A person, place, or event that may cause your brain to flashback to the days when you were using. Triggers are the most common obstacles that can deter an individual from their recovery and sometimes lead to relapse.

Also known as a psychedelic experience or an acid trip.

PPA is an appetite suppressant

Symptoms that can occur after long-term use of a drug is reduced or stopped; these symptoms occur if tolerance to a substance has occurred, and vary according to substance. Withdrawal symptoms can include negative emotions such as stress, anxiety, or depression, as well as physical effects such as nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, and cramping, among others. Withdrawal symptoms often lead a person to use the substance again.