tobacco
How many people die each year from their cigarette smoking?
Approx. 480,000
What is BAC?
Blood Alcohol Content represents the percentage of alcohol to blood
what is the most popular drug used among teens ?
marijuana
How many people in the USA currently suffer from smoking-caused illness?
16 million
what is the legal bac?
.08%
Why do teens try drugs ?
peer pressure or curiosity
If no action is taken, by 2030 how many people will die a year?
8 million
How long does it take for alcohol to enter the bloodstream?
Alcohol enters your bloodstream within 5 to 10 minutes of being consumed. It passes from your stomach into your bloodstream and then travels throughout your entire body-affecting nearly every organ system in the body.
What is the most used prescription drug ?
Vicodin
Tobacco use is the leading cause of what?
Preventable Disease and Death
What 3 things can make a teen start drinking ?
-peer pressure
-family problems
-boredom
How do teens come in contact with these drugs?
family or friends
How much do tobacco companies spend per-day on marketing?
Over 9 Billion
how many drinks can your body metabolize in one hour?
1 every hour
Why do some teens not stop taking drugs ?
addition or feeling like they have too