Alcohol
A disease that causes a person to lose control of his or her drinking habits.
What is Alcoholism?
The addictive drug found in vape devices
What is nicotine?
A national helpline for those struggling with drug addiction.
What is Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA)?
Prescription medications that are intended to help people handle anxiety or depression
What is an antidepressant?
A form of cocaine that is crystallized and is heated and smoked
What is crack cocaine?
The amount of alcohol in a person's blood.
What is blood alcohol concentration?
A chemical found in vape products, and also in some food products such as butter, cheese, and yogurt
What is diacetyl?
A fake prescription pill that looks authentic but contains fentanyl.
What is a fentapill?
A type of drug that induces sleep, produce hypnosis, and relieve anxiety, such as Valium or Xanax.
What is a depressant?
The plant from which cocaine is made.
What is a coca leaf?
A disease that causes liver cell damage and is caused by long-term drinking.
What is Cirrhosis?
The liquid that is vaporized when using an electronic cigarette
What is vape juice?
A possible danger of using fentanyl that not only causes a high, but also body-wide symptoms that can make you feel ill or impaired
What is opioid intoxication?
A dangerous drug that causes paralysis and is known as a "date rape drug"
What is Roypnol?
Cocaine creates the highest level of this, where one fells like they cannot function normally without a drug
What is drug dependency?
A sign of alcohol poisoning that has to do with the body temperature.
What is hypothermia?
The type of battery that is used in vape devices and are known to have risks of explosions that can lead to severe injuries, such as burns or even blindness
What is a lithium ion battery?
A highly addictive illegal drug processed from morphine. fentanyl is up to 50 times stronger than this drug.
What is heroine?
A type of drug that is intended to increase energy and alertness
What is a stimulant?
A possible outcome of cocaine use that occurs when the brain does not get enough oxygen.
What is a stroke?
A long-term effect of alcohol that happens when alcohol damages the heart muscle over time.
A chronic disease that involves a change in the brain's reward system. The chemical found in vape devices commonly causes this disease.
What is addiction?
An excessive or dangerous amount of a drug. In 2022, fentanyl contributed to 70% of deaths by this.
What is overdoseing?
A class of prescription that is meant for pain relief and is the most addictive.
What are opioids?
A chemical in the brain that is released when a drug enters the bloodstream and penetrates the brain.
What is dopamine?