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Drug Outline (N-4A)

Use pages 482-483 of Middle School Life Science (Kendall/Hunt) to complete this outline.

  1. Drugs and the Body
    1. Drugs
      1. A drug is a chemical that causes ____________ , ____________ , ____________ , or ____________ changes in the body.
      2. Many drugs can cause changes in the way the ____________ works.
      3. The proper use of drugs is for the treatment of ____________ or ____________ .
      4. Misuse of drugs is called ____________ ____________ .
    2. Drug Abuse
      1. A person who abuses drugs over a period of time may become ____________ on the drug.
      2. With some drugs, dependence may lead to ____________ .
      3. Addiction is a condition in which the body ____________ a drug.
      4. Drug abusers sometimes die or are disabled by ____________ of drugs.

Some Abused Drugs and Their Effects

Use Table 20-1 on page 483 to complete this chart.

TYPE OF DRUG EXAMPLES EFFECTS
Stimulants
Depressants
Narcotics
Hallucinogens