Alcohol
List 4 short-term effects of alcohol.
impaired judgement, slowed reaction time, decreased coordination, slurred speech, blurry vision, alcohol poisoning
When you don't personally smoke but experience side effects, what is that called?
Second-hand smoke
1 in 10 users will become addicted. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
Define stimulants.
Substances that increase the central nervous system (CNS).
Define what a depressant is.
a drug that slows down the central nervous system (CNS).
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
What is the addictive ingredient in tobacco?
nicotine
It is safe to drive while under the influence of marijuana. TRUE or FALSE.
FALSE. Marijuana directly affects your coordination, reaction time, and concentration.
List 3 effects of stimulant abuse.
irregular heart beat, high BP, potential for heart failure or seizures, paranoia
List 4 short-term effects of using depressant drugs.
slowed pulse and breathing, confusion, fatigue, dizziness, slurred speech, visual disturbances, disorientation, depression, addiction
List 3 factors that affect how alcohol is absorbed in the body.
body size, gender, how fast & how much drank, food in the stomach, other substances in the body
List 3 side-effects of smoking cigarettes.
stained teeth, increased BP and HR, coughing, bad breath, decreased appetite, decreased blood flow to fingers and toes, dizziness, nausea, headache
Eating or drinking beverages that contain marijuana is safer than smoking it. TRUE or FALSE
FALSE.
List 3 withdrawal symptoms of stimulants.
suicidal thinking, anxiety, irritability, fatigue, changes in sleep patterns, intense drug cravings
What are 3 long-term effects of depressant abuse?
depression, chronic fatigue, breathing difficulties, sleeping problems, cravings, anxiety or panic
How does the body remove the alcohol from the body?
The liver removes the alcohol from the blood.
List 5 long-term effects of smoking cigarettes.
stroke, heart disease, yellowing of eyes, loss of sense of smell and taste, tooth decay, cancer of the nose, lips, tongue, mouth, throat, and lung, hypertension, emphysema, stomach ulcers, early menopause
List 3 ways marijuana use affects the brain.
memory, learning, attention, decision making, coordination, reaction time, emotions
List 3 names of stimulants.
ADHD medication, caffeine, nicotine.
What are 3 withdrawal symptoms of depressants?
insomnia, weakness, nausea, agitation, high body temperature, hallucinations, convulsions.
withdrawal from depressants can be life threatening
List 5 long-term effects of alcohol use.
high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack, liver cancer, cirrhosis of the liver, kidney failure, alcoholism
What are cancer causing substances found in any kind of tobacco?
carcinogens
Long-term or frequent use of marijuana can lead to what 2 mental health conditions?
Anxiety and mood disturbances.
No, it is not safe
Name 2 common depressants.
alcohol, cannabis.