HUMAN BIOLOGY
HUMAN BIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9781260233032
Author: Mader
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 14.5, Problem 1CYP
Summary Introduction

To determine:

Drug therapy and drug abuse.

Introduction :

Any chemical substance that has the ability to alter the physiological reactions and the functioning of the central nervous system (CNS) is termed as a drug. The drug can be illegal or legal to sell and purchase. Types of drugs are stimulants, pain killers, depressants, steroids, and hallucinogens.

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