Other Drugs
What are examples of drugs not used for medical reasons?
Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroin, etc.
Is alcohol considered a drug?
Yes, it is considered a drug.
What is an electronic cigarette?
A cigarette-shaped device containing a nicotine-based liquid that is vaporized and inhaled, used to simulate the experience of smoking tobacco such as a vape.
Are all drugs chemicals?
Yes.
Male children of alcoholic fathers have 100% chance of becoming alcoholics. (True or False)
False. But there is a 25% chance of becoming an alcoholic if you're male and your father is an alcoholic.
Vapes do not contain nicotine. (True or false)
False. All vapes contain nicotine.
What does OTC stand for?
Over-the-counter (Medicines).
What is one short-term effect of drinking alcohol in high doses?
-Vomiting
-Coma
-Difficulty Breathing
-Unconsciousness
How does tobacco effect your mouth?
Changes the natural chemical balance inside your mouth, leading to increased plaque, gum disease, and tooth decay.
What are some signs of drug use? (Must name 2)
-Hallucinations
-Dilated Pupils
-Difficulty Remembering
-Difficulty Walking
-Slowed Breathing
-Mood Swings
-Changes in daily activities
What's alcohol poisoning?
8 drinks or more of alcohol in an hour.
What diseases are from smoking tobacco?
Heart disease, lung diseases, cancer, arter disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Around 21 Million People in the U.S. alone abuse drugs. (True or false)
True.
What type of depressant is alcohol?
A central nervous system depressant.
True or false-- Smoking costs society $40 billion every year.
False. It costs society $138 billion yearly.