Tobacco & Vaping
This addictive substance is found in tobacco
What is nicotine?
This is the active ingredient in alcohol
What is ethanol?
These medications can be bought without a prescription
What are over-the-counter (OTC) medications?
A substance that changes the body physically or psychologically
What is a drug?
One refusal skill you can use
What is saying no? (accept: walking away, refusal skill)
This is what vaping produces instead of smoke
What is aerosol?
This BAC is considered legally impaired
What is 0.08% BAC?
Government agency that regulates medications
What is the FDA (Food and Drug Administration)?
These drugs speed up the body
What are stimulants?
One major risk factor for substance abuse
What is a risk factor? (accept: genetics, environment)
This type of smoke stays on surfaces
What is thirdhand smoke?
This term describes negative symptoms after drinking
What is a hangover?
Taking medication incorrectly is called this
What is medication misuse?
These drugs slow down the body
What are depressants?
This is the first step in treating addiction
What is detoxification?
A teen lives with a family member who smokes indoors. Even when no one is actively smoking, they experience health issues. What type of exposure is this?
What is thirdhand smoke?
A person drinks a large amount of alcohol in a short time and becomes unconscious with slowed breathing. What condition are they experiencing?
What is alcohol poisoning?
A student mixes two medications without reading labels and becomes sick. What likely occurred?
What are dangerous interactions? (accept: medication interaction)
A person takes a drug that causes hallucinations and alters reality. What category of drug is this?
What are hallucinogens?
A person stops using drugs but begins using again after a stressful event. What is this called?
What is relapse?
A teen starts vaping regularly and begins to feel dependent, needing it to relax and focus. Which body system is being affected and leading to addiction?
What is the nervous system? (accept: brain/neurological system)
A 17-year-old decides to drive after drinking “just a little.” Based on California law, what policy are they violating and why?
What is the zero tolerance law? (must be 0% BAC under 21)
Someone takes a prescription drug to get high rather than for its intended purpose. What is this behavior called and why is it dangerous?
What is medication abuse?
A person uses a drug that slows breathing, leading to overdose risk and possible death. What drug or drug class is this?
What are opioids? (accept: heroin)
A person enters a treatment program that focuses on changing thinking patterns and behaviors related to drug use. What type of treatment is this?
What is behavioral therapy?