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What type of drug is legal
Alcohol
Three long terms of Meth
Memory loss
changes in brain structure and function
aggressive or violent behavior
Short terms of meth
rapid/irregular heartbeat
decreased appetite
increased activity and wakefulness
what does Alcohol do?
Alcohol dulls the parts of your brain that control how your body works.
What are two reason why teens might to drugs?
To look cool
being pressured too do it
What destroys the body’s vital organs (most commonly the lungs and throat) and It is highly addictive and sought out for its ability to produce relaxation.
Tobacco
a powerful Opioid once used in hospitals as a prescribed medication. The chemical has been used to treat moderate to severe pain and has been used as an anesthetic in the 1930s
Fentanyl
this drug abuse aside cravings include sweating, itchiness, or feeling drowsy. Advanced use of this drug can lead to constricted pupils, high blood pressure, and loss of consciousness.
Methadone
Is nicotine a depressant, stimulant, narcotic or hallucinogen?
Stimulant
What is an unwanted change in the body that is not related to the main purpose of a drug?
Side effects
What is it called when an individuals blood alcohol level (the percentage of alcohol circulating in the bloodstream) rises to a danger point in which the individual loses consciousness and goes into a coma and in the worst cases, the drinker dies?
Alcohol poisoning
this drug abuse can cause cardiac arrest, convulsions, stroke, and death. Individuals who have used this drug have experienced feelings of paranoia, excitability, extreme weight loss, anxiety, and depression.
Cocaine
The legal limit in NJ is a BAC of what?
.08%
How long does it take for alcohol to enter the bloodstream?
Alcohol enters your bloodstream within 5 to 10 minutes of being consumed.
classified as a Stimulant, has fluctuated in popularity. It has a distinct crystal-shape form and an extremely high rate of addiction.
Methamphetamines (Meth)
What is the product also known as dip, chew, snuff, or spit and is put between the lip and gum and sucked on the inside of the mouth?
Smokeless Tobacco
Name at least 3 smoking-related conditions and diseases
1.Cancer 2. Emphysema 3. Chronic Bornchitis 4. Asthma
What are the four ways in which drugs enter the body?
By mouth, by injection, by inhalation, and by absorption
What is the term used when someone uses an illegal drug or intentionally misuses a prescription or OTC drug?
Drug Abuse
Name at least 3 guidelines for the safe use of OTC drugs.
1. Take OTC drugs only with the permission of your parents or guardian 2. Take only the dosage shown on the label 3. Do not purchase if tamper-resistant seal is broken 4. Don't use drug after the expiration date 5. Don't engage in demanding activities if medicine causes drowsiness 6. Tell parent or guardian if you have any side effects 7. Check with physician or pharmacist if you are going to use more than one OTC drug at a time.
The CDC notes this drug killed 4,454 in 2011, increasing to 15,961 deaths by 2016. Unfortunately, this drug continues to be a leading killer of individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders
Heroin
Name at least 3 long term affects of alcohol on the body and mind.
1.High blood pressure 2.heart disease 3.stroke 4.liver disease 5.digestive problems.
What are two types of drug dependence?
1. Physical dependence is when someone develops a tolerance for a drug or shows withdraw symptoms without it 2. Psychological dependence is a strong emotional desire to continue using a drug.
Name at least 5 pieces of information found on a label of an over the counter drug/medication.
1. Name of product 2. Type of medicine 3. Amount in package 4. Uses 5. Warnings 6. Expiration Dat 7. Manufacturer's information 8. Active and Inactive ingredients
What is the term for exhaled smoke and sidestream smoke otherwise known as environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) or passive smoke; a mixture of two forms of smoke from burning tobacco products?
Secondhand smoke