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Medische Wetenschap - illegale drugs

Hier leert u 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 (de drug), LSD (een psychedelisch middel)

LSD (de drug), LSD (een psychedelisch middel)

Ex: The music sounded amazing to Emily LSD; she could feel the beats in her whole body .
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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, hasj

cannabis, hasj

Ex: Mark learned about the legal consequences of driving under the influence 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, coke

cocaïne, coke

Ex: Lisa believes that educating people cocaine risks is crucial .
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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

crack cocaïne, crack

crack cocaïne, crack

Ex: Sarah 's coworker struggled to break free from a 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, meth

methamfetamine, meth

Ex: Sarah regrets the day she 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

ganja, wiet

ganja, wiet

Ex: Jenny read about the potential side effects of 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

poortdrugs, toegangsdrugs

poortdrugs, toegangsdrugs

Ex: Mark regretted the day he tried a 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, heroïnes

heroïne, heroïnes

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

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

hashish, hasj

hashish, hasj

Ex: Sam regrets the day he hashish, realizing its impact on his well-being .
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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

ketamine, ketaïne

ketamine, ketaïne

Ex: Daniel heard 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, mescaline-verbinding

mescaline, mescaline-verbinding

Ex: She regrets experimenting 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

zacht drug, lichte drug

zacht drug, lichte drug

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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

steroïden, anabole steroïden

steroïden, anabole steroïden

Ex: Alex 's sister 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, zware drug

harddrug, zware 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, poppyjuice

opium, poppyjuice

Ex: In the 19th centuryopium 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

engeldust, engel poeder

engeldust, engel poeder

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

an alkaloid drug related to or derived from opium

opiaat, opiumderivaat

opiaat, opiumderivaat

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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

waarheidsdrug, waarheidsmiddel

waarheidsdrug, waarheidsmiddel

Ex: Jack 's cousin believed 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 medicijn

methadon, methadon medicijn

Ex: Julia 's doctor methadone to help manage her chronic pain .
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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 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-hydroxybutyraat, GHB

gamma-hydroxybutyraat, GHB

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