Drugs Key Words

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Addiction - A physical and psychological dependence on a drug

Bronchitis - Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, causing, in addition to a cough, narrowing of the airways and shortness of breath

Carbon Monoxide - A poisonous gas that combines with haemoglobin to reduce the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood

Carcinogen - A cancer causing substance

Cirrhosis - A disorder of the liver caused mainly be excessive alcohol intake

Drug - A chemical substance that can change the way your body works

Emphysema - A lung disorder involving the destruction of alveoli

Medicine - A drug that is used to treat or prevent disease or pain

Nicotine - The addictive chemical in cigarettes

Recreational drug - A drug taken for non-medicinal reasons

Tar - A sticky chemical found in cigarettes that can cause cancer

Unit - The amount of alcohol the liver can process in one hour