Alcohol
Alcohol is classified as what kind of drug? What are the effects on the user's body?
Depressant - slows everything down through the CNS - speech, reaction time, and balance.
What is the main addictive chemical found in cigarettes?
Nicotine
When the drug level is decreased in the body, an individual may encounter painful symptoms called what?
Withdrawal symptoms
What is a drug that speeds up the activity of the central nervous system?
Stimulants
Punishment occurs regardless of what for anyone with drugs in their possession?
Age
Beer, Wine, Spirits (Hard Liquor)
What region of the United States mostly produces Tobacco?
South Eastern
What is it called when your body needs more and more of the drug in order to feel the euphoric feeling?
Tolerance
What drug classification is Marijuana classified in?
Marijuana is in it's own classification due to it's effects causing properties from stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens.
What is the most overall abused drug in the United States?
Alcohol
What disease may an alcoholic suffer from?
Cirrhosis of the liver, Pancreatitis
What are the two harmful chemicals found in cigarettes?
Carbon Monoxide / Tar
What is one way the body protects itself from excessive amounts of toxins in the system?
Vomiting
These drugs cause dizziness and giddiness at first, followed by fainting, nausea, and irritability.
Inhalants
Why is a natural high better than a drug high?
No adverse side effects
What is the chemical in Alcohol that is the amount of "pure alcohol" is called what?
Name 2 old and 2 new ways tobacco is used
Old ways - Pipe, Smokeless, chewing, cigars
New ways - Vape, E-cig, hookah
What is the intentional use of a drug without medical or health reasons?
Drug Abuse
Which of the following drug category has the highest potential for addiction?
Narcotics
What are signs of drug abuse?
Paleness and perspiration, Dilated pupils, Runny nose and nosebleed, Jitters and hyperactivity, Ability to go without food or sleep for long periods of time, Loss of memory, Anger, anxiety, or unreasonable suspiciousness, Sudden carelessness about personal appearance, Broken appointments, broken promises, lying, Inability to explain what happened to money, Tardiness, unexcused absences, declining grades, Trouble with the law, family or school authorities
Consuming too much alcohol at one time can lead to what?
Alcohol Poisoning
What is an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function. Massive build up, must hack it up or drown in own mucus.
Emphysemia
Supporting the harmful behavior of another by “saving” the person from consequences of their behaviors is called what?
Enabling
These prescribed preparations relieve anxiety and insomnia –very addictive.
Barbiturates
What are some reasons teens start to drink?
Peer Pressure/Social Pressure / trying to deal with problems in their life