Alcohol
What is BAC
Blood Alcohol Content
What is the addictive drug in Tobacco
Nicotine
What is the product of marijuana made of
THC
__ out of __ teens have abused prescription drugs
1 out of 5
10 seconds
The legal limit of BAC to drive is what?
.08%
What is it called when a person puts tobacco in their mouth and chews it.
Chewing Tobacco
What are 3 long term effect of marijuana
Cancer, Addiction, poor immune system
Many prescription drug abusers lose the what of their family and friends?
Trust
What drink has a higher alcohol content, A shot of whiskey, or a beer (12 oz)?
Shot of whiskey
How long does it take for alcohol to enter the bloodstream?
5 to 10 minutes
On average, the life expectancy of a smoker is how many years less than a nonsmoker.
10 years
What happens when THC goes into the body
releases dopamine and makes people feel high
What organ in the body processes the prescription drugs?
The liver
List a reason it is okay to take prescription drugs
Your doctor prescribes them to you
Alcohol changes a person ______ and ________ state
physical and emotional
Cigarette smoke contains more than ____ chemicals, ___ of which are known to cause cancer
7,000 chemicals and 70
Name 3 ways to ingest marijuana
Smoking, Pipes, Brownies
What are 2 side effects from prescription drug abuse?
addicted/overdosing and death
Is nicotine a depressant, stimulant, or a Opiode?
Nicotine is a stimulant.
Name 3 short term effects of Alcohol
slurred speech drowsiness upset stomach distorted hearing blurred vision impaired judgement decrease perception decrease coordination decrease reaction time lowers inhibitions blackout/memory loss
How many people die a year smoking cigarettes in the United States?
440,000 deaths
3 short term effects of marijuana
short term memory loss, impaired vision, impaired coordination
What are 3 types of prescription drugs
Opiodes, Depressants, Stimulant
What are four body parts that alcohol affects during the absorption process?
The brain, liver, heart, and lungs.