What is the colorless, odorless, highly addictive drug found in tobacco?
Nicotine
What is legal drinking age in Maryland?
21 years old
The legal limit in MD is a BAC of what?
.08%
It is against the law in all 50 states to sell cigarettes to anyone under the age of what?
18 years old
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
What is the depressant drug found in some beverages that slows down the central nervous system and harms body organs?
Alcohol
How long does it take for alcohol to enter the bloodstream?
Alcohol enters your bloodstream within 5 to 10 minutes of being consumed. It passes from your stomach into your bloodstream and then travels throughout your entire body-affecting nearly every organ system in the body.
Name at least 3 long term affects of alcohol on the body and mind.
1.Lead to cancer of the mouth, esophagus, pharynx and larynx, liver, stomach, ovaries, breast, prostate, and small intestine. 2. Affects parts of the brain and nervous system that control breathing, heartbeat, and related body functions which causes many deaths. 3. Associated with cardiovascular disease, and neurological damage 4. Psychiatric problems such as depression, anxiety, and antisocial personality disorder
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.