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| tolerance, psychological dependence, physical dependence, and withdrawal reaction with physiological effects. |
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| Any substance that acts on the mind. |
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| Major tranquilizers used to relieve symptoms of psychoses or severe neuroses |
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| Defective muscular coordination, especially with voluntary muscular movements (walking) |
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| Antianxiety medications used for the short-term treatment of anxiety disorders, neurosis, some psychosomatic disorders, and insomnia |
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| Manic depressive mental disorder in which the mood fluctuates from mania to depression |
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| Condition in which alcohol or drugs have taken control of an individual's life and affects normal functioning |
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| Disorder of the brain characterized by tremors, Parkinson-like symptoms, dystonic twisting of body parts, or tardive dyskinesia |
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| Slow, rhythmical, stereotyped, involuntary movements such as tics |
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| Antidepressants that elevate the mood, have a mild sedative effect, and increase appetite |
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| Antidepressants that block the reabsorption of the neurotransmitter serotonin, thus helping to restore the brain's chemical balance. |
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| to promote CNS functioning |
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| Uses for Provigil- psychostimulant |
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| approved for narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and shift-work sleep disorder in adults and adolescents |
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| Symptoms of acute alcohol poisoning |
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cold, clammy skin
stupor
slow, noise respirations
alcoholic breath |
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| Prescription drugs most often abused by medical personnel |
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hydrocodone
oxycodone
benzodiazepines |
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crystal,crank
ice, meth
speed |
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| Examples of illegal amphetamines |
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