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Ciencia Médica - drogas ilegales

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con drogas ilegales, como "cocaína", "opium" y "ketamina".

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LSD
[Sustantivo]

a drug that causes strong changes in how people see and feel things, often leading to hallucinations

LSD, ácido

LSD, ácido

Ex: The music sounded amazing to Emily LSD; she could feel the beats in her whole body .
cannabis
[Sustantivo]

a plant that some people use as an illegal drug to experience a sense of relaxation or euphoria

cannabis, marihuana

cannabis, marihuana

Ex: Mark learned about the legal consequences of driving under the influence cannabis.
cocaine
[Sustantivo]

a strong drug that makes people feel really energetic, but it can be harmful and addictive

cocaína, cocaina

cocaína, cocaina

Ex: Mark's family was devastated when they learned about his cocaine addiction.
crack cocaine
[Sustantivo]

a strong and addictive drug that comes in small crystals or rocks and is smoked for a brief and intense feeling of euphoria

cocaína crack, crack

cocaína crack, crack

Ex: Sarah 's coworker struggled to break free from a crack cocaine addiction .
methamphetamine
[Sustantivo]

a powerful illegal drug that stimulates the brain, causing increased energy, but also severe health risks and addiction

metanfetamina, methanfetamina

metanfetamina, methanfetamina

Ex: Sarah regrets the day she methamphetamine, as it led to a rapid downward spiral .
ganja
[Sustantivo]

the dried leaves and flowers of the Cannabis plant, often smoked for its psychoactive effects

marihuana, cannabis

marihuana, cannabis

Ex: Jenny read about the potential side effects of ganja use .
gateway drug
[Sustantivo]

a substance, often referring to marijuana or alcohol, that is believed to potentially lead individuals to experiment with or use more dangerous and addictive substances

droga de entrada, droga gateway

droga de entrada, droga gateway

Ex: Mark regretted the day he tried a gateway drug, leading to subsequent substance use .
heroin
[Sustantivo]

a strong, addictive drug made from morphine, usually used by injecting or snorting for its powerful euphoric effects

heroína, héroína

heroína, héroína

Ex: Nelly 's counselor helped him address underlying issues contributing to heroin use .
hashish
[Sustantivo]

a concentrated cannabis product, known for its psychoactive effects when smoked or consumed

hachís, haschís

hachís, haschís

Ex: Emily supports organizations that provide assistance to those recovering from hashish addiction.
ketamine
[Sustantivo]

a drug that can make people feel disconnected from their surroundings and has both medical and recreational uses

ketamina, ketamina (sustancia)

ketamina, ketamina (sustancia)

Ex: Daniel heard ketamine's use in therapy to treat certain mental health conditions .
mescaline
[Sustantivo]

a drug found in some cacti that can make people see and feel things that are not real

mescalina, mescalina (sustancia alucinógena)

mescalina, mescalina (sustancia alucinógena)

Ex: She regrets experimenting mescaline due to its intense hallucinogenic properties .
narcotic
[Sustantivo]

a drug that reduces pain and causes sleepiness, confusion, or dullness

narcótico

narcótico

soft drug
[Sustantivo]

a recreational drug that is not considered very harmful and gives some people a sense of pleasure

droga blanda

droga blanda

steroid
[Sustantivo]

drugs that can be natural or made in a lab, used for medical purposes or sometimes misused to build muscles

esteroide, esteroides

esteroide, esteroides

Ex: Alex 's sister steroids to manage her autoimmune disorder .
hard drug
[Sustantivo]

a powerful, addictive, and illegal drug that some people take for pleasure

drogas duras

drogas duras

opium
[Sustantivo]

a strong and addictive drug made from the juice of a poppy plant, causing pain relief but also leading to dependence and potential health risks

opium, opio

opium, opio

Ex: In the 19th centuryopium was commonly used for pain management before its addictive nature was fully understood .
angel dust
[Sustantivo]

a strong drug that can make people see things differently and cause hallucinations when misused

polvo de ángel, PCP

polvo de ángel, PCP

Ex: Tom's school organized a workshop to inform students about the dangers of phencyclidine.
opiate
[Sustantivo]

an alkaloid drug related to or derived from opium

opiato, opiata

opiato, opiata

truth drug
[Sustantivo]

a substance that makes people more likely to tell the truth with inducing relaxation and altering consciousness, but their reliability and ethical use are uncertain

droga de la verdad, sustancia veritogénica

droga de la verdad, sustancia veritogénica

Ex: Jack 's cousin believed truth drugs were only used in movies .
methadone
[Sustantivo]

a medicine that helps manage pain and treats addiction to heroine, when used without a prescription, is considered an illegal drug, carrying health risks and potential legal consequences

metadona, fármaco de metadona

metadona, fármaco de metadona

Ex: Julia 's doctor methadone to help manage her chronic pain .
MDMA
[Sustantivo]

a drug that can make people feel happy and more connected to others, often used recreationally for its mood-altering effects

MDMA, éxtasis

MDMA, éxtasis

Ex: Her brother successfully recovered after seeking help MDMA addiction .

a recreational drug that can cause relaxation and euphoria but has associated risks, including its use in cases of drug-facilitated sexual assault

gamma hidroxibutirato, GHB

gamma hidroxibutirato, GHB

Ex: Mark's friend warned him about the dangers of using GHB at parties.
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