Drug Classifications & Terms
This type of drug speeds up the CNS (Central Nervous System), delays fatigue, and includes nicotine and caffeine.
What are Stimulants?
This is the percent amount of alcohol found in the bloodstream, which is measured by a breathalyzer test.
What is Blood-Alcohol Content?
This is the specific minimum legal age for cannabis use in Ontario.
What is 19 years of age or older?
These are the two types of nicotine.
What is Natural & Synthetic Nicotine?
Using a substance past the point of intoxication; defined for males as five or more drinks per drinking occasion.
What is Bingeing?
In Ontario, what is the legal BAC limit for driving?
What is 0.08 gram percent?
This is the maximum amount of legal cannabis (dried or equivalent) that an adult is allowed to possess in public.
What is 30 grams?
Exposure to this type of smoke increases a non-smoker’s risk of developing respiratory problems and heart disease.
What is second-hand smoke?
This state occurs when a user develops an increased tolerance for a substance and needs larger amounts to feel the same effect.
What is physical dependence?
A BAC above this range is usually fatal because the brain’s control over breathing is blocked.
What is 0.40 to 0.60 gram percent?
These performance-enhancing drugs are chemically related to the hormone testosterone and can cause severe acne in both men and women.
What are Anabolic Steroids?
This chemical found in e-juice flavourings has been specifically linked to a serious lung disease known as “popcorn” lung.
What is diacetyl?
This classification of psychoactive drugs includes alcohol, and their main function is to slow down the Central Nervous System and reduce inhibitions.
What are Depressants?
This term refers to the reduced growth, mental disabilities, and different facial makeup that can affect an unborn child if the mother drinks during pregnancy.
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)?
Cannabis products made at home, such as food and drinks, must no amounts of these substances.
What is Nicotine & Alcohol?
These substances or exposures can cause cancer by damaging cells and DNA over time.
What are carcinogens?
These are mood-altering drugs that affect your mental and emotional state.
What are psychoactive drugs?
This legal term means that individuals can be held responsible for the actions of persons who are under the influence of alcohol.
What is Legal Liability?
You should know who is pouring your drink, watch your drink, and plan to go home with someone you trust to protect yourself from these substances.
What are date-rape drugs?
Quitting smoking reduces the risk of smoking-related cardiovascular disease by this percentage within one year.
What is 50 percent?