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| Stimulant | A class of drugs that elevates mood, increases feelings of well-being, and increases energy and alertness. These drugs produce euphoria and are powerfully rewarding. Stimulants include cocaine,
Methamphetamine, and methylphenidate (Ritalin).
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| Synapse | The site where presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons communicate with each other.
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| Tetrahydrocannabinol | See THC.
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| THC | Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol; the main active ingredient in marijuana, which acts on the brain to produce its effects.
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| Tobacco | A plant widely cultivated for its leaves, which are used primarily for smoking; the tabacum species is the major source of tobacco products.
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| Tolerance | A condition in which higher doses of a drug are required to produce the same effect as during initial use; often leads to physical dependence.
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| Toluene | A light colorless liquid solvent found in many commonly abused inhalants, including airplane glue, paint sprays, and paint and nail polish removers.
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| Trichloroethylene | A liquid used as a solvent and in medicine as an anesthetic and analgesic. Found in cleaning fluid and correction fluid.
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| Withdrawal | Symptoms that occur after chronic use of a drug is reduced or stopped.
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