Alcohol
Alcohol is a drug. What classification of drug is it?
Depressant
What is the addictive chemical found in vape pens?
Nicotine
Tobacco is what kind of drug?
Stimulant
What are the FOUR classifications of drugs?
Stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, opioids
Define Proper Use, Drug Misuse, and Drug Abuse
Proper Use-Using a legal drug per medical label instructions.
Drug Misuse-The improper use of medicines either prescription or over the counter.
Drug Abuse-When a drug is intentionally used improperly or unsafely.
How many oz is a standard drink for each: beer, wine, hard liquour? (Make sure you label each)
12 oz - beer
5 oz - wine
1.5 oz - hard liquour
At what age does a person's brain fully mature?
25
In addition to nicotine what are two other harmful chemicals in tobacco?
Tar and carbon monoxide
List FOUR reasons people take drugs.
To fit in
To escape or relax
To relieve boredom
To seem grown up
To rebel
To experiment
A person using cocaine has a _______% chance of heart problems in 30 years.
30
The liver fills with fat. The fat filled liver cells die leaving behind scar tissue. What is this called?
Cirrhosis
By vaping, what part of the brain is affected?
Memory and Learning
What are THREE risks of tobacco use?
Cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory diseases
Prescription-you need a doctor's order
Over the counter-you can buy at a local store
What drug do you think is the worst and why? (You will get the points if you defend your answer with specific reasons)
Mrs. Stern discretion
What is dependence?
The brain develops a chemical need for alcohol and cannot function normally without it.
About how many teens and young adults have tried e-cigarettes before?
1/4 or 25%
If a person is going through nicotine withdrawal, what symptoms might they have?
What are the FOUR categories of prescription drugs
Stimulants, antidepressants, depressants, and painkillers
What are THREE risks of underage drinking?
Being injured or killed in a motor vehicle crash, Committing or being the victim of sexual assault or other violence, Long-Term brain damage, Problems with alcohol later in life, Suspension from school, sports teams, or other school activities
List the THREE stages of Alcoholism
Stage 1: Problem Drinking
Stage 2: Absolute Dependence
Stage 3: Late Stage Alcoholism
What are the FOUR parts of an e-cigarette?
Battery, Atomizer, Cartridge, Mouthpiece
What is secondhand and thirdhand smoke?
Secondhand-smoke that is exhaled by someone and then you inhale it
Thirdhand-smoke that is on surfaces such as furniture, clothing, etc
What are THREE different ways drugs can be taken?
Injected, orally, creams, inhaled, snorted
Give TWO reasons why teens begin using marijuana
Curiosity
Peer pressure
Look more grown up
Like the way it makes you feel
Anxiety / depression