addiction: The inability to stop using a drug. An addiction can be physical or psychological.

cartel: An organization of businesspeople that makes decisions about the price and marketing of a product.

coca: The large, treelike plant from which cocaine is made.

dependence: Relying on a drug, such as to get through the day or to enjoy oneself at a party.

detoxification, detox: The process of ridding the body of a drug.

drug: A chemical that acts on the brain and nervous system; it can cause changes in feelings, behavior, and the way the body functions.

drug trafficking: The cultivation, sale, and distribution of illegal drugs.

enabling: Allowing a person's drug habit to continue by helping to cover it up.

flashback: A delayed effect of a drug that occurs after a person has stopped using the drug.

hallucination: An illusion of seeing, hearing, or otherwise sensing something that does...