Alcohol
What is a depressant
Alcohol is classified as this type of substance because it slows down the central nervous system
What is nicotine
This addictive chemical is found in tobacco products.
What are prescription drugs
Drugs that require a doctor’s approval to use legally are called this
What is the liver used for with alcohol
This organ is primarily responsible for breaking down alcohol in the body
What happens to the lungs when you smoke
Smoking damages these organs, making it harder to breathe
What are opioids
This category of drugs includes substances like heroin and fentanyl that relieve pain but are highly addictive
What is binge drinking
This term describes drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time
What is lung cancer
This disease is most commonly linked to long-term smoking
What is tolerance
This term refers to needing more of a drug to get the same effect
What is the legal age of drinking
21 years old
What is smoke inhaled from other people’s cigarettes
Secondhand smoke refers to this
What is addiction
This is when someone cannot stop using a drug despite harmful consequences
What is cirrhosis
Long-term heavy drinking can lead to this serious liver disease
What is COPD
This condition causes narrowed airways and difficulty breathing, often caused by smoking
What is overdose
Mixing drugs with alcohol can increase the risk of this dangerous outcome