Types of Drugs
This legal stimulant is found in coffee and energy drinks.
What is caffeine?
This organ is most affected by alcohol abuse.
What is the liver?
Sudden mood swings and secrecy may be signs of this.
What is drug abuse?
This school-based program teaches kids to resist drugs.
What is D.A.R.E.?
This age is the legal minimum to purchase tobacco in the U.S.
What is 21?
This drug is commonly prescribed for pain but can be highly addictive.
What are opioids?
Long-term meth use can cause this severe dental condition.
What is "meth mouth"?
This physical sign often appears on the arms of intravenous drug users.
What are track marks?
Talking to this trusted adult can be a first step in getting help.
What is a teacher or counselor?
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is known by this acronym.
What is DUI?
This illegal stimulant is often snorted and can cause heart problems.
What is cocaine?
Smoking tobacco increases the risk of this deadly disease.
What is lung cancer?
A person who needs more of a drug to feel the same effect is developing this.
What is tolerance?
This national helpline offers free, confidential support for substance abuse.
What is SAMHSA’s National Helpline?
This federal agency regulates and enforces drug laws in the U.S.
What is the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)?
This hallucinogen is known for causing altered perceptions and is found in mushrooms.
What is psilocybin?
Heroin use can slow this vital function, leading to overdose.
What is breathing/respiration?
Withdrawal symptoms often occur when someone stops using a drug after developing this.
What is dependence?
This type of therapy helps people change behaviors related to drug use.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
This term refers to the criminalization of possessing small amounts of drugs.
What is drug possession?
This synthetic drug mimics marijuana but can be unpredictable and dangerous.
What is synthetic cannabis?
Ecstasy can dangerously raise this body metric, especially in hot environments.
What is body temperature?
This term describes compulsive drug use despite harmful consequences.
What is addiction?
This medication can reverse opioid overdoses and save lives.
What is naloxone (Narcan)?
This act allows people to seek emergency help for overdoses without fear of arrest.
What is the Good Samaritan Law?