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Medische Wetenschap - Illegale Drugs

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met illegale drugs, zoals "cocaïne", "opium" en "ketamine".

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LSD
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

LSD

LSD

Ex: The music sounded amazing to Emily on LSD; she could feel the beats in her whole body .De muziek klonk geweldig voor Emily op **LSD**; ze kon de beats in haar hele lichaam voelen.
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cannabis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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 of cannabis.
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cocaine
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

cocaïne, wit poeder

cocaïne, wit poeder

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

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

crackcocaïne, crack

crackcocaïne, crack

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

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

methamfetamine

methamfetamine

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

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

gras, marihuana

gras, marihuana

Ex: Jenny read about the potential side effects of long-term ganja use .
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gateway drug
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

instapdrug, gatewaydrug

instapdrug, gatewaydrug

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

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

heroïne, diacetylmorfine

heroïne, diacetylmorfine

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

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

hasj

hasj

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

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

een medicijn dat mensen het gevoel kan geven dat ze los staan van hun omgeving en dat zowel medische als recreatieve toepassingen heeft

een medicijn dat mensen het gevoel kan geven dat ze los staan van hun omgeving en dat zowel medische als recreatieve toepassingen heeft

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

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

mescaline, peyote

mescaline, peyote

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

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

narcoticum, verdovend middel

narcoticum, verdovend middel

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soft drug
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

softdrug, licht psychoactieve stof

softdrug, licht psychoactieve stof

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steroid
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

steroïde, corticosteroïde

steroïde, corticosteroïde

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

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

harddrug, krachtige drug

harddrug, krachtige drug

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opium
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

opium

Ex: In the 19th century , opium was commonly used for pain management before its addictive nature was fully understood .
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angel dust
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

engelenstof, fencyclidine

engelenstof, fencyclidine

Ex: Tom's school organized a workshop to inform students about the dangers of phencyclidine.Toms school organiseerde een workshop om studenten te informeren over de gevaren van **engelenstof**.
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opiate
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an alkaloid drug related to or derived from opium

opiaat

opiaat

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truth drug
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

waarheidsserum, waarheidsdrug

waarheidsserum, waarheidsdrug

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

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

methadon

methadon

Ex: Julia 's doctor prescribed methadone to help manage her chronic pain .Julia's arts schreef **methadon** voor om haar chronische pijn te helpen beheersen.
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MDMA
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

MDMA, ecstasy

MDMA, ecstasy

Ex: Her brother successfully recovered after seeking help for MDMA addiction .
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gamma hydroxybutyrate
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

gamma-hydroxyboterzuur, GHB

gamma-hydroxyboterzuur, GHB

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