Prescription medicine - A medication that can only be obtained with a written order from a healthcare provider.
Tolerance - The need for increased amounts of a substance to achieve the desired effect, or a diminished effect with continued use of the same amount.
Vaccine - A substance that stimulates the immune system to produce immunity to a specific disease.
Binge drinking - The consumption of a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time.
Intoxication - The state of being mentally or physically impaired due to the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Over-the-counter medicines - Medications that can be purchased without a prescription from a healthcare provider.
Antitoxins - Substances that neutralize the effects of toxins in the body.
Drugs - Substances that have physiological effects when ingested or otherwise introduced to the body.
Alcohol poisoning - A severe and potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when high levels of alcohol are consumed in a short period of time.
Depressant - A drug that slows down the central nervous system and reduces brain activity.
Medicine - A substance or preparation used in the treatment or prevention of disease.
Antifungal - A medication used to treat or prevent fungal infections.
Antiviral - A medication used to treat or prevent viral infections.
Antibiotic - A medication used to treat bacterial infections.
Withdrawal - The unpleasant physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a person stops using a substance they are dependent on.