Influence of Drugs

Definition

The influence of drugs refers to how substances such as medications or illicit drugs can affect an individual's brain chemistry, physiology, emotions, thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors.

Related terms

Pharmacology: This term refers to the scientific study of drugs and their effects on living organisms.

Psychoactive Substances:

These are chemicals that alter consciousness, mood, perception or behavior by affecting neurotransmission.

Tolerance:

This term describes how repeated exposure to a drug requires higher doses over time for it to have the same effect due to decreased responsiveness.