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• The brain and spinal cord.

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  central nervous system. (n.d.). NIH Prescription Drug Abuse Glossary. Retrieved June 6, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-nervous-system.

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  central nervous system. www.drugabuse.gov. NIH Prescription Drug Abuse Glossary. National Institute on Drug Abuse. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-nervous-system (accessed: June 6, 2023).

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  "central nervous system." NIH Prescription Drug Abuse Glossary. National Institute on Drug Abuse. 6 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-nervous-system.

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• The Chemical Type represents the newness of a drug formulation or a new indication for an existing drug formulation. For example, Chemical Type 1 is assigned to an active ingredient that has never before been marketed in the United States in any form.

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  Chemical Type. (n.d.). [email protected] Glossary of Terms. Retrieved June 6, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/chemical-type.

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  Chemical Type. www.fda.gov. [email protected] Glossary of Terms. FDA. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/chemical-type (accessed: June 6, 2023).

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  "Chemical Type." [email protected] Glossary of Terms. FDA. 6 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/chemical-type.

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• A class of drugs that slow CNS function (also called sedatives and tranquilizers), some of which are used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders; includes barbiturates and benzodiazepines.

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  CNS Depressants. (n.d.). NIH Prescription Drug Abuse Glossary. Retrieved June 6, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/cns-depressants.

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  CNS Depressants. www.drugabuse.gov. NIH Prescription Drug Abuse Glossary. National Institute on Drug Abuse. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/cns-depressants (accessed: June 6, 2023).

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  "CNS Depressants." NIH Prescription Drug Abuse Glossary. National Institute on Drug Abuse. 6 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/cns-depressants.

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• The occurrence of two disorders or illnesses in the same person, also referred to as co-occurring conditions or dual diagnosis. Patients with comorbid illnesses may experience a more severe illness course and require treatment for each or all conditions.

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  Comorbidity. (n.d.). NIH Prescription Drug Abuse Glossary. Retrieved June 6, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/comorbidity.

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  Comorbidity. www.drugabuse.gov. NIH Prescription Drug Abuse Glossary. National Institute on Drug Abuse. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/comorbidity (accessed: June 6, 2023).

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  "Comorbidity." NIH Prescription Drug Abuse Glossary. National Institute on Drug Abuse. 6 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/comorbidity.

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• The company (also called applicant or sponsor) submits an application to FDA for approval to market a drug product in the United States.

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  Company. (n.d.). [email protected] Glossary of Terms. Retrieved June 6, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/company.

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  Company. www.fda.gov. [email protected] Glossary of Terms. FDA. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/company (accessed: June 6, 2023).

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  "Company." [email protected] Glossary of Terms. FDA. 6 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/company.

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