Marijuana
Name one thing marijuana does to your brain?
Slows it down, causes brain damage
Name 2 ways alcohol effects you in school.
memory loss, tired, no motivation
What is the addictive substance in tobacco products?
Nicotine
Name one way meth effects you, socially
Turns off your emotions so you don't care about anything.
When is it a safe choice to take a prescription drug?
When a doctor prescribes it to you.
All choices have _________.
Consequences
Cocaine is a white powder. What do some drug dealers do to the cocaine before they sell it that can make it even more dangerous?
Add other substances or drugs
What are three immediate effects of using marijuana?
Short term memory loss, coughing, bad choices, high
What are 2 health problems associated with excessive alcohol abuse?
brain damage, kidney damage, cirrhosis of the liver, throat cancer
What do cigarettes do to your lungs?
emphysema, bronchitis, lung cancer
Meth is a stimulant drug, what do stimulants do to your heart rate?
Speeds it up.
Name a drug that is a hallucinogen.
Mushrooms, LCD, Ecstacy, MDMA
Who is responsible for the consequences of your decisions?
You
Cocaine is an addictive drug. What is one thing that can happen when a person goes through drug withdrawal?
Headache, nausea, anxiety
What are 3 long-term effects of using marijuana?
brain damage, addiction, dependency
How would a person who is drunk get sober?
Time. It takes one hour for every one drink a person has to go through their system.
What drug is found in electronic cigarettes that makes them dangerous?
Nicotine
Name 2 ways meth can physically harm you, besides killing you.
Scratches on your skin, brain damage, lose hair, lose teeth
Name one drug that is considered an opioid.
Heroin, prescription pain killers (Vicodin, percocet, Oxycontin)
What is one thing all drugs do?
Make you high, cause addiction or dependency
What is a crystallized form of cocaine?
Crack
What is the mind altering chemical in marijuana?
THC
tetrahydrocannabinol
Why is 21 the legal drinking age?
Your brain is not fully developed until you are in your 20's.
Name 2 other parts of your body effected by tobacco, besides your lungs.
Mouth, heart, skin
The term for the damage caused by METH to your MOUTH is called ______ ________.
Meth Mouth
LySergic acid Diethylamide is another name for what drug?
LSD or Acid
What is one thing you can do if your friends are using drugs?
Talk to a responsible adult you trust, a parent, counselor, teacher, etc.
How do people ingest crack or cocaine and what is the danger of this method?
Snorting can destroy nasal passages, smoking hurts your lungs, injecting it can hurt your veins and spread diseases
How long does THC show up on an average drug test?
30 days
Binge drinking is defined as drinking too much alcohol at one time. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, how many drinks is that for the average adult?
4 for women, 5 for men
What is the white scaly patch in your mouth caused by chewing tobacco?
Leukoplakia
What chemical in the brain does meth increase?
Dopamine
Name 2 ways hallucinogens can hurt you.
Death, addiction, dependency, raises body temperature, dehydration
Name a long-term effect drug use can have on your life.
Death, prison, will not help you achieve your goals
Name 2 dangers of cocaine use.
Death, addiction, dependency, make bad choices