Types of Drugs
These drugs get rid of pain and dull the senses.
Narcotics
Pot and weed are street names for ___________.
marijuana
Choosing not to use ______ ______ is a healthful decision.
illegal drugs
A person who uses drugs regularly will build up a ________ and need more drugs to get the same effect.
tolerance
A __________ for drugs can occur when a person feels a strong desire or urge to use the drug.
craving
Ecstasy is a _________ drug.
synthetic
The active chemical ingredient in marijuana is called __________.
THC
Finding friends who do not use ______ is one way to avoid drug use.
drugs
The first step in the S.T.O.P. strategy is to say ________ in a firm voice.
Say no
Partial or total loss of memory is ____________.
amnesia
Abuse of ________ has become a serious concern in professional sports.
steroids
High doses of marijuana can cause _________ and ___________ attacks.
anxiety and panic
When using this strategy the T stands for tell why not.
S.T.O.P.
Drug free is a characteristic of a person not taking __________ drugs.
One of the legal consequences of drug use could be that you have a _____ ______.
criminal record.
These drugs help people feel more relaxed in a social setting.
Club Drugs
The marijuana plant contains more than _____ chemicals.
400
One of the benefits of being drug free is that a person is able to_________ better
concentrate
Damage to the ______ and ______ from drug use can be permanent because teens’ bodies and brains are still developing.
mind and body
The following symptoms are signs that someone may be using _________ types of drugs.
1. red and runny eyes 2. sore and spots near mouth 3. breath smells strange 4. holds a marker or pen near the nose
Inhalants
This is a drug that interferes with thought processes and the ability to communicate.
Hallucinogens
Medical use of cannabis has been legalized in _____ states and the District of Columbia. The recreational or adult use of cannabis has been approved in DC and ____ states.
40 and 23
A positive alternative to drug use is to express yourself through ______ or _______.
art or music
The signs of addiction include ______, _______, ______, ________, and _________________.
denial, tolerance, craving, loss of control, and physical depenence.
______ ______ is a strong influencer and may push someone to start using drugs.
Peer pressure