Alcohol
What is alcohol?
a colorless volatile flammable liquid that is produced by the natural fermentation of sugars and is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks, and is also used as an industrial solvent and as fuel.
What is marijuana?
cannabis, especially as smoked in cigarettes.
What is the highly addictive drug found in tobacco?
Nicotine
What is a cigarette?
a thin cylinder of finely cut tobacco rolled in paper for smoking.
What does meth do to the brain?
increases release of chemicals to the brain
What can alcohol do to your body?
Behavior change, blackouts, heart damage, cancer, liver damage etc.
What is long term effects of Marijuana?
Heart, lung, and liver disease.
What is nicotine?
a toxic colorless or yellowish oily liquid that is the chief active constituent of tobacco.
What is the poisonous gas found in the smoke?
carbon monoxide
What are long term affects?
mood disturbances, anxiety, confusion, insomnia.
How long does it take for the alcohol to enter the bloodstream?
30-90 minutes.
What is constant depressed mood, increased anxiety, and aggression?
Emotional effects of Marijuana
how much does tobacco cost?
$7.00 or more
What is the addictive substance in all tobacco products?
nicotine
How is crystal meth used?
snorted, swallowed, injected, Smoked
What is the age limit in MN?
21
True or False: Marijuana is the most popular illegal drug used in the United States today.
true
how many people are killed by tobacco?
480,000 deaths a year
What is physical addiction?
This happens when your body actually needs a drug to function
What does meth produce?
rapid heart beat, irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure, increased body temperature
Name at least 3 long term affects of alcohol on the body
1. Lead to cancer of the mouth, esophagus, pharynx and larynx, liver, stomach, ovaries, breast, prostate, and small intestine. 2. Affects parts of the brain and nervous system that control breathing, heartbeat, and related body functions which causes many deaths. 3. Associated with cardiovascular disease, and neurological damage.
About how many people are arrested for marijuana each year?
3 quarters of a million or 750,000
Name at least 3 smoking-related conditions and diseases
1.Cancer 2. Emphysema 3. Chronic Bornchitis 4. Asthma
What is the other poisonous chemicals added to the tobacco in cigarettes?
Formaldehyde
What are 2 long term effects?
violent behavior and severe dental problems