Alcohol
Alcohol is a drug. What type of drug is it?
Depressant
What is the addictive chemical found in vape pens?
Nicotine
Smoke that is exhaled by someone and then you inhale it
What is Secondhand Smoke
Using a drug to feel the effects rather than for medical or health purposes.
Recreational Use
What are 3 guidelines to EFFECTIVELY Refuse pressure to use drugs.
Say NO, use the word, Make sure body language matches the message, suggest an alternative, use a firm tone of voice, maybe repeat it.
The liver metabolizes _________ of alcohol per hour.
0.5 oz
At what age does a person's brain fully mature?
25
What are the names of the psychoactive and the non psychoactive chemicals naturally found in the marijuana plant?
CBD & THC
characteristics that are associated with a higher likelihood of negative outcomes.
Risk Factors
When a drug is intentionally used improperly or unsafely.
Drug Abuse-
What organ is most likely to become damaged from long term alcohol abuse?
Liver- Cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, liver malfunction
By vaping, what part of the brain is affected?
Memory and Learning
Tobacco is what kind of drug?
Stimulant
What is the difference between prescription and over the counter drugs?
Prescription-you need a doctor's order
Over the counter-you can buy at a local store
When a person stops using a drug for a particular amount of time but then goes right back to using it
Relapse
What is dependence?
The brain develops a chemical need for alcohol and cannot function normally without it.
This condition can occur from the chemicals found in the flavored vape liquids
Popcorn lung
What are 2 health risks of tobacco use?
Cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory diseases, emphysema
Opioids are usually prescribed for ________
Severe pain
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. Legal trouble
A condition that occurs when the body gets used to a medicine, alcohol or drug so that either more is needed or different medicine is needed to get the same effects.
Tolerance
What are the FOUR parts of an e-cigarette?
Battery, Atomizer, Cartridge, Mouthpiece, liquid
In addition to nicotine what is another harmful chemical in tobacco?
Tar & carbon monoxide
What are THREE different ways drugs can be taken?
Injected, smoked, orally, creams, inhaled, snorted
Hallucinogens