DRUGS Crossword

Speeds up CNS activity
The need to take increasing amounts of a drug in order to achieve its original effects.
This stimulant reverses the reuptake of dopamine, creating an excess in the synapse. You will commonly see severe dental problems in long time users of this substance.
The more scientific name of ecstasy
Slows CNS activity
This dually-classified substance increases serotonin activity and can cause severe dehydration.
Most illicit drugs work by stimulating the _____ reward system.
This depressant stimulates GABA activity and inhibits glutamate activity.
This drug enters the brain rapidly and binds to opioid receptors on cells located in many areas, especially those involved in feelings of pain and pleasure and in controlling heart rate, sleeping, and breathing.
This stimulant mimics acetylcholine and stimulates dopamine activity.
This drug is classified as both a mild hallucinogen and a depressant.
Sends confusing messages to the CNS
This stimulant increases levels of the natural chemical messenger dopamine in brain circuits controlling pleasure and movement. Some of the dangers of abusing this substance are heart attack, stroke and seizure.
The negative symptoms one experiences when they stop using a drug of abuse.
Compulsive drug craving and use, despite adverse consequences
This hallucinogen mimics serotonin, sending confusing excitatory AND inhibitory m messages. Users might experience flashbacks many years after use.