Canker Sore: Open sores around the mouth or lips which can be confused with herpes sores. Sometimes referred to as cold sores but are not caused by the herpes virus.
Cannabis Abuse: Any use of the illicit drug. See also Marijuana Abuse.
Cannabis Dependence: A Cannabis abuser who consistently and compulsively seeks out the drug needing more to enjoy the same high. Some of the symptoms are fatigue, loss of appetite and withdraw symptoms if the user has stopped using for a while.
Car Accident: An unintentional motor vehicle even where damage is done to one or more vehicles. See related article on Car Accidents
Cellulite: A fatty tissue that causes uneven skin around the buttocks and thigh area. See related article on Teen Cellulite
Chlamydia: A Sexually Transmitted Disease. This STD is extremely dangerous if left untreated. The symptoms may be as little as painful or burning urination or unusual discharge. It is easily treated with antibiotics. If left untreated it can cause scarring of the fallopian tubes, infertility as well as pelvic pain.
Cocaine: A highly addictive white powder manufactured from the Coca plant. This drug produces feelings of pleasure. Cocaine is generally found in the form of a white crystalline powder used for snorting, smoking or injecting. Crack cocaine has been processed with ammonia or baking soda and is for smoking. Cocaine is also known as C, Charlie, Coke, Snow, Flake and Stardust.
Conduct Disorder: This disorder is a repetitive and persistent pattern of violating social standards, values and the rights of others. This can be child onset or adolescent onset and can be characterized in mild, moderate or severe intensity.
Crabs: Pubic Lice. Also see STD's.
Culture Shock: The feeling of being removed from a familiar environment to a completely foreign culture. These feeling may include anxiety or confusion.
Cyclothymia: A mild mood disorder that can develop into bipolar disorder. Symptoms are repetitive periods of depression followed by normal or elevated moods.
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