Intoxication: Impaired physical and mental functions caused by consuming excessive amounts of drugs or alcohol.
Alcohol poisoning: A severe and dangerous condition that occurs when a person consumes a toxic amount of alcohol, leading to a loss of consciousness, vomiting, seizures, and potentially death.
Prescription medicine: Medications that can only be obtained with a written order from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor.
Antifungal: Medication used to treat fungal infections.
Drugs: Substances that alter the function of the body or mind when ingested, inhaled, injected, or absorbed.
Vaccine: A substance that stimulates the immune system to produce immunity against a specific disease, often by introducing a weakened or killed pathogen to the body.
Tolerance: The body's ability to tolerate or become less responsive to the effects of a drug over time, resulting in the need for higher doses to achieve the desired effect.
Antiviral: Medication used to treat viral infections.
Medicine: Substances or preparations used to alleviate, cure, or prevent diseases or medical conditions.
Binge drinking: The consumption of a large amount of alcohol in a short period, typically leading to a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher.
Antitoxins: Substances or antibodies that neutralize or counteract the toxins produced by pathogens or other harmful substances.
Antibiotic: Medication used to treat bacterial infections.
Depressant: A drug that slows down or depresses the central nervous system, resulting in decreased alertness, relaxation, and decreased physical and mental function.
Over-the-counter medicines: Medications that can be purchased without a prescription and are typically used for self-treatment of minor ailments or symptoms.
Withdrawal: The physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a person stops using or reduces their intake of a substance to which they have become dependent.