Tobacco
This highly addictive chemical is found in both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes
what is nicotine
This organ is primarily responsible for breaking down and filtering alcohol out of the bloodstream
what is the liver
This is the general term for a chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive seeking and use of a substance despite harmful consequences.
what is addiction
This respiratory condition, often caused by long-term smoking, makes it difficult to breathe due to damaged air sacs in the lungs
What is emphysema
The acronym BAC stands for this measurement of alcohol concentration in a person's system.
blood alcohal concentration
These types of substances, which include some prescription pain relievers, have a high potential for misuse and respiratory failure
what are opiods
This term describes the smoke inhaled involuntarily by people near a person who is smoking
what is second hand smoke
This term describes the physical and mental impairments caused by alcohol consumption, affecting judgment and coordination.
What is intoxication
This "chemical messenger" in the brain is often overstimulated by substance use, leading to the "high" and eventual cravings
what is dopamine
Most tobacco use begins during this specific stage of life, making prevention efforts critical for minors
what is adolescnece
This severe condition can occur when a person consumes a large, life-threatening amount of alcohol in a short period
What is alcohol poisoning
This term refers to the uncomfortable and often painful physical symptoms that occur when a person stops using a substance they are dependent on
What is withdrawal
Within this amount of time after quitting smoking, a person’s heart rate and blood pressure begin to drop to more normal levels.
20 minutes
This is the legal age for purchasing or publicly consuming alcohol in the United States
what is 21
This lifesaving medication can be used to emergency-reverse the effects of an opioid overdose
What is Naloxone/Narcan