Drugs
What are drugs?
highly addictive chemicals or substances that change the way the body works.
Why Do Teens Drink?
out of curiosity, to feel good, reduce stress, and relax, to fit in and to feel older.
What addictive substance does tobacco contain?
Nicotine
What is substance abuse?
It is using an illegal or legal substance in the wrong way.
What are some commonly abused drugs?
marijuana, tobacco, alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, heroin, meth
How does alcohol affect the body?
It slows the function of the central nervous system.
asthma, cancer, lung disease, and heart disease.
Where can someone get help for a substance abuse disorder?
They can talk to their parents or a trusted adult, their friends, a doctor, family members or a school counselor.
What is the most dangerous drug?
Fentanyl
What does FAS stand for?
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Tobacco products include
cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, hookahs, and most e-cigarettes.
What are some signs of addiction?
use of drugs as a way to forget problems or to relax, loss of interest in activities that used to be important, spending too much money on drugs, mood swings and, changes in sleeping habits.
What is the most addictive drug?
Heroin
What is binge drinking?
the heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time
Effects of smoking on the body
Bad breath, bad-smelling clothes and hair, trouble keeping up in sports or physical activity, greater risk of injury and slower healing time, increased risk of illness.
How can you stay clean?
You can join a support group, and if you feel yourself relapsing recognizing the problem and getting help is critical.
How do drugs affect the body?
They may intensify or dull the senses, change how alert or sleepy people feel, and sometimes decrease physical pain.
Signs of Alcohol Poisoning
vomiting, unconsciousness, seizures, low body temperature, difficulty breathing, and bluish or pale skin
What Is Smokeless Tobacco?
Smokeless tobacco is better known as spit tobacco or chewing tobacco. Tobacco users put tobacco leaves into their mouth and suck on them instead of smoking them in cigarettes.
How can addiction negatively affect a person?
It can damage their mental health, cause them to lose friendships and cause them to spend a lot of money.