Alcohol
This depressant slows down the central nervous system and affects coordination.
What is alcohol?
This addictive chemical is commonly found in vape products.
What is nicotine?
This synthetic opioid is up to 50 times stronger than heroin.
What is fentanyl?
Methamphetamine is a powerful type of this class of drug.
What is a stimulant?
These drugs are legal only when prescribed by a licensed medical provider.
What are prescription drugs?
Drinking too much alcohol can damage this major organ in the body.
What is the liver?
Vapes heat this liquid into an aerosol that users inhale.
What is e-liquid?
Tiny amounts of fentanyl can cause this life-threatening condition.
What is an overdose?
Meth can cause severe damage to these parts of the mouth, often called “meth mouth.”
What are teeth?
Taking someone else’s prescription medication is considered this type of drug use.
What is misuse?
A BAC of this percentage is considered legally intoxicated for adults in most U.S. states.
What is 0.08%?
This lung condition linked to vaping caused hospitalizations across the U.S. in 2019.
What is EVALI?
This medication can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose.
What is naloxone?
This chemical in the brain is released in large amounts when meth is used.
What is dopamine?
Opioid painkillers, stimulants, and sedatives are examples of this category of medication often misused.
What are controlled substances?
This dangerous condition can happen when someone drinks a large amount of alcohol in a short time.
What is alcohol poisoning?
Teens who vape nicotine may experience changes in this organ that is still developing until around age 25.
What is the brain?
Illegal fentanyl is often mixed into these drugs without users knowing.
What are counterfeit pills?
Long-term meth use can lead to this mental health condition involving paranoia and hallucinations.
What is psychosis?
Mixing prescription opioids with this type of medication can increase overdose risk because both slow breathing.
What are benzodiazepines?
Long-term alcohol abuse can increase the risk of this memory-related brain disorder caused by vitamin B1 deficiency
What is memory loss?
This toxic metal sometimes found in vape aerosol can damage the nervous system.
What is lead?
This body system slows down dangerously during a fentanyl overdose.
What is the respiratory system?
Meth use can dangerously raise this body measurement, leading to overheating.
What is body temperature?
This federal agency regulates medications and approves prescription drugs in the United States
What is the FDA?