Here are the terms matched with their correct definitions:
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Over-the-counter medicines: Medicines available without a prescription, typically considered safe for use without a doctor's supervision.
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Prescription medicine: Medications that require a doctor's authorization and a prescription to be dispensed.
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Intoxication: The state of being under the influence of a drug or alcohol, leading to impaired physical and mental abilities.
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Tolerance: A condition in which a person needs to use more of a substance to achieve the same effects that they once experienced with a lower dose.
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Substance abuse: The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs, characterized by a compulsive pattern of consumption.
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Overdose: Taking an excessive and dangerous amount of a drug, which can lead to serious health complications or death.
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Medicine: Substances used to prevent, diagnose, treat, or alleviate symptoms of disease or health conditions.
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Drugs: Substances that alter the physical or psychological state of the body; they can be legal (e.g., prescription medications) or illegal (e.g., narcotics).
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Withdrawal: A set of symptoms that occur when a person stops using a substance they are dependent on, leading to physical and psychological reactions.
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Addiction: A chronic condition characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes in the brain.
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Illegal drugs: Substances that are prohibited by law, often due to their potential for abuse and lack of accepted medical use.
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Illicit drug use: The use of illegal drugs or the misuse of prescribed medications, which can lead to legal and health issues.
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