HSCI 180 Chapter Notes -Homicide, New Drug Application, Bioequivalence
26 Sep 2013
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Drug = any substance, natural or artificial, other than food, that by its chemical nature alters structure or function in a living organism. Psychoactive drug = a drug that specifically affects thoughts, emotions, or behavior. Harm reduction = initiative of canada s drug strategy to use public education programs to. Drug misuse = use of drugs or chemicals in greater amounts than prescribed by a doctor, or using the drug in a way that was not intended by its manufacturer. Drug abuse = substance use in a manner/amount/situations such that it causes social, occupational, psychological, or physical problems. Eg sweating, tremors, vomiting, anxiety, insomnia, muscle aches and pains. Addiction = when a person is given over to a practice or habit (psychological, though it may involve physiological processes) According to a recent study, 20% of teens took a prescription drug in the past year to get high.
