Biology Chapter 18: Drugs and Behavior

Vocabulary
Objectives
18:1  An Introduction to Drugs
page 370
drug
symptom
controlled drug
prescription drug
over-the-counter drug (OCD)
side effect
dosage
overdose
Compare prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
Relate the importance of information listed on drug labels.
Describe how drugs stop pain.
18:2  How Drugs Affect Behavior
page 376
stimulant
depressant
psychadelic drug
inhalent
Describe the effects of stimulants and depressatns on the body.
Describe how psychadelic drugs and inhalents affect the body.
18:3  Uses of the Counter Drugs
page 380
antihistamine
antacid
Give the function of antihistamines and cough suppressants.
Explain the role of antacids in the body.
18:4  Careless Drug Use
page 383
drug abuse
dependence
cocaine
caffeine
nicotine
ethyl alcohol
List reason's for not using other people's drugs.
Discuss the problems caused by using caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, and alcohol.