Alcohol Facts
This is the legal age to purchase alcohol in most parts of the U.S.
21 years old
This is the main addictive substance in tobacco.
Nicotine
This part of the brain is heavily involved in decision-making and is affected by drug use.
prefrontal cortex
This is the term for the compulsive use of substances despite the negative impact on one's life.
addiction
This famous baseball player, known as the "Great Bambino," died from complications related to tobacco and alcohol use.
Babe Ruth
This is the amount of alcohol in a standard drink (roughly 14 grams).
0.6 ounces
This form of tobacco is often chewed and is associated with increased risk of oral cancer.
smokeless tobacco or chew
This neurotransmitter, often referred to as the "feel-good" chemical, is heavily impacted by drugs like cocaine and ecstasy.
dopamine
This condition is often caused by heavy alcohol consumption and involves the sudden loss of motor skills.
alcohol withdrawal delirium or DTs
This famous pop star passed away due to complications related to prescription drug abuse in 2009.
Michael Jackson
This term refers to the condition where the liver becomes inflamed due to excessive alcohol consumption.
alcoholic hepatitis
This disease is the leading cause of death among smokers and is directly related to tobacco use.
Lung Cancer
This drug, derived from opium, is often used for pain relief but can lead to addiction.
morphine
This is the primary cause of drug overdose deaths in the U.S.
opioids
This professional cyclist was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles after being caught using performance-enhancing drugs.
Lance Armstrong
This is the leading cause of death related to alcohol consumption in the U.S.
What is liver disease or cirrhosis
This is the name for the dangerous chemicals found in tobacco smoke that damage the lungs and heart.
tar and carbon monoxide
This drug, often called "angel dust," is a hallucinogen that can cause extreme aggression and psychosis.
PCP
This effect of tobacco use is responsible for many cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks.
atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
This actor, known for his role in The Godfather and Scarface, was an outspoken critic of drug addiction and its dangers.
Al Pacino
This form of alcohol poisoning is often seen in binge drinkers and can be life-threatening.
What is acute alcohol poisoning
This program, launched in the 1990s, is aimed at educating young people about the dangers of tobacco use.
the "Truth" campaign
This class of drugs includes heroin and morphine and is often prescribed for severe pain.
opioids
This phenomenon, seen in drug use, involves building tolerance to a substance, requiring more of it to achieve the same effect.
drug tolerance
This U.S. President was known for his anti-drug campaigns during the 1980s.
Ronald Reagan