Avoiding Drugs
What is one reason do be drug free?
Having more energy, making better decisions, not wasting money on drugs, and not breaking laws (illegal drugs)
What is an inhalant?
An inhalant is a drug that you use by sniffing or inhaling.
What is the main effect of nicotine
Being addictive
What is the addictive chemical in cigarettes?
Nicotine
What is one way to get help if you're addicted to drugs?
Go to support groups, detox units, treatment centers, finding new hobbies, and staying away from drugs and people who use them
What is one example of a hallucigen?
Hallucigens include PCP's and LSD's
Drugs usually get addicting. What are the two types of addiction?
Physical dependence and psychological dependence
What is a hallucinogen?
A drug that distorts thoughts, moods, and senses
Who can you go to for help with quitting drug use?
Parents, health professionals, doctors, and therapists are all good people to talk to
What is the main chemical in marijuana?
THC
What are two symptoms of withdrawal?
Anxiety, fatigue, sweating, vomiting, depression, and possible hallucination
What are the current laws regarding marijuana use in Illinois?
Fully legal for medical and recreational use
What is detoxification?
The physical process of freeing your body from an addictive substance
What are three examples of street drugs?
Amphetamines, PCP, heroin, LSD, marijuana
What are three effects of marijuana?
Slow reaction time, increased heart rate, worse coordination, increased appitite, and damage of heart and lungs.
What is the minimum age to be able to use legal drugs in Illinois?
What are a few things you can do to avoid drugs?
Find new hobbies, stay away from places with drugs, and engage in physical activity
What are four examples of club drugs?
Ecstasy, GHB, rohypnol, ketamine
What drug can you NOT overdose on?
Marijuana
What does THC stand for?
Tetrahydocannabinoil