Drug Classifications
Substances with breathable fumes that are sniffed and inhaled to give a hallucinogenic or mind-altering high.
Inhalants
Which organ is responsible for breaking down alcohol?
Liver
What is the mind-altering compound in marijuana that changes how the brain works?
THC
A(n) _____ is a strong or even fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug.
Overdose
How does alcohol affect a person's reaction time?
Slows it down.
Drugs that speed up the central nervous system
Stimulants
When a person stumbles and has difficulty walking after consuming alcohol, he or she _____.
Intoxicated
Street drugs, or those substances which are against the law for people to make, use, buy, or sell, are called _____.
Illegal Drugs
_____ is the psychological and physiological dependence on a substance.
addiction
BAC stands for?
Blood alcohol concentration/content
Drugs that tend to slow down the central nervous system
Depressant
In Georgia, the legal BAC for driving for people under 21 is?
0.02
_____ physically resemble specific illegal drugs. They are particularly dangerous because the user never knows exactly what he or she is getting.
Look-Alike Drugs
_____are when a person can’t remember what happened when they were drinking.
Black Outs
Chemical substances produced artificially in a lab
Synthetic Drug
Drugs that alter moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions, including vision, hearing, smell, and touch
Hallucinogens
Binge drinking is considering drinking ____ or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting.
4
Gateway drugs often lead to other serious and dangerous drug use. For teens, nicotine, _____, and _____ are considered gateway drugs.
alcohol, marijuana
_________ ________ is when there’s too much alcohol in your blood, and it causes parts of your brain to shut down. It’s also called alcohol overdose.
Alcohol poisoning
The use or sale of any substances that are illegal or otherwise not permitted.
Illicit Drug
Drugs derived from the opium plant that have a sedative effect
Narcotics
Blood alcohol concentration is measured to determine whether someone is _____.
Driving while intoxicated.
Ecstasy, a combination of a stimulant and hallucinogen, is an example of a _____.
Designer drug
_______ physical and mental impairment resulting from the use of alcohol.
Marijuana gives people the feeling of euphoria, what does that mean?
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.