Drugs
What drugs are commonly abused?
Alcohol, Cocaine, Fentanyl and Marijuana
What is the abuse of alcoholic beverages?
When a person continues to drink without break, especially when it starts to affect their health and damages their personal relationships.
Nicotine
What is a 'depressant'?
A drug that induces sleep, relieves anxiety and muscle spasms. It can also prevent seizures.
Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning:
Slurred speech, in-coordination, mood and/or behavioral changes
What is second-hand smoking?
When somebody inhales smoke breathed out from a person who smokes or burning Tobacco product.
Name one or two inhalants.
Spray paint, Gasoline, Cleaning fluids and Felt-tip markers (Permanent markers).
What is the number one killer for alcoholics?
Liver disease or even cardiovascular diseases.
How long does quitting from Tobacco take?
2-4 weeks.
What are some effects of taking an hallucinogen?
Elevated heart rate, increased blood pressure, dilated pupils and can induce nausea and vomiting.
What age group tends to abuse alcohol more than other groups?
Ages 21-25
How many people die from Tobacco each year?
More than 8 million people.
What are the 5 major types of steroids?
Testosterone, Estradiol, Progesterone, Cortisol/Cortisone, Aldosterone
How many deaths does alcohol cause annually?
What age group is most affected by Tobacco?
Adults aged 45-64 years.