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intense emotions such as fear, ecstasy or
depression.

DRUG MISUSE – also called “drug abuse”. The use of
any drug for purposes not consistent with legal
regulations or medical guidelines. This includes
risky alcohol consumption, the hazardous or non-
medical use of prescription or over-the-counter
medications, and illicit drug use.

DRUG PREVENTION – refers to programs, services
or other measures designed to prevent harmful
drug use. There are three levels of drug
prevention: primary prevention (preventing uptake
of drug use), secondary prevention (preventing
problematic and/or increased drug use) and
tertiary prevention (reducing use and harms
associated with drug use).

DRUG TESTING – is the analysis of body fluids (such
as blood, urine or saliva), hair or other tissue for
the presence of one or more psychoactive
substances.

DRY STANDPIPE – a type of standpipe system in
which are normally not filled with water. Water is
introduced into the system through fire service
connection when needed.

DUCT SYSTEM – a continuous passageway for the
transmission of air.

DUE PROCESS OF LAW – the regular procedure in
the administration of law; a procedure that is done
under the authority of a law that is valid; the
requirement that no person shall be held to answer

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