Alcohol
What is BAC
Blood alcohol content represents the percentage of alcohol to blood.
What happens when the body becomes used to a drug?
when you first use drugs, your brain releases a chemical called ____ that makes you feel euphoric and want more of the drug.
Dopamine
What are some short-term effects of Alcohol?
Drowsiness, Headaches, Breathing difficulties and Decreased coordination and perception
12%
What is the average age that children begin to experiment with drugs?
13
After marijuana and alcohol, ________ _______ are the most commonly misused substances by Americans age 14 and older.
Prescription drugs
What are some Long-term effects of Alcohol?
Liver Damage, Alcohol poisoning, High blood pressure, Nerve damage, and Cancer
Mouth
Injection
Inhalation
Absorption
In 2015, more than ___ million young adults ages 18-25 used marijuana in the past year
11
What are some Short-term effects of Drugs?
Vomiting, Drowsiness, and Nausea
How long does it take for alcohol to enter the bloodstream?
5 - 10 minutes
These categories of drugs are powerful painkillers and made from the opium poppy.
Narcotics
True or False: A person is less likely to experience physical injury or be involved in car accidents when under the influence of drugs or alcohol
False. MORE likely
What are some Long-term effects of Drugs?
Cancers, Chemical imbalances, and Gastrointestinal Diseases
what percentage of car accidents involve alcohol?
31%
This occurs when someone believes that they really need a drug
Addiction (Psychological Dependency)
1 out of every __ deaths are caused by drugs and alcohol.
4
True or False: Some drugs can stop your bones from growing properly
True!