Alcohol
Drugs
Tobacco
Bonus
100
What is the legal age of consumption for alcohol?
21 years or older
100
What is a drug?
Chemicals or substances that change the way our bodies work.
100
What is tobacco?
A plant with leaves that have high levels of the addictive chemical nicotine
100
How many chemicals are in a cigarette?
Over 4,000 chemicals!
200
Is alcohol a stimulant or a depressant?
Depressant!
(Depressant- Slows down the body’s functions)
(Stimulant- Increases nervous system activity)
200
Drugs that you can buy without a doctor's note are called what?
Non prescription drugs
(over the counter drugs)
200
An addictive, poisonous chemical found in tobacco is called what?
Nicotine!
200
Bobby thinks he is getting sick. He is showing no symptoms. He decides to take flu medicine to stop himself from getting sick. Is this substance abuse or not? Why?
Substance abuse!
He is misusing the flu medicine. He shows no symptoms but takes it anyway.
300
Name 2 long-term effect alcohol may have on the liver.
-Cirrhosis (scarring of the liver)
-Liver cancer
300
Drugs that are only permitted to be given to those with a medical prescription are called what?
Prescription drugs
A doctor is needed to approve the use of these drugs.
300
Name 3 tobacco products that contain the poisonous chemical of nicotine.
Cigarettes, Cigars, Electronic cigarettes, Hookah, Tobacco pipes, Smokeless tobacco
300
What are refusal skills? Give two examples of them.
Skills that help people say no to peer pressure and avoid risky situations.
Examples: Saying no, walking away, suggesting an alternative, showing concern, repeating yourself, giving a reason for refusal.
400
Diabetes and insulin resistance from excessive alcohol affects what organ?
Pancreas!
The pancreas produces insulin which controls blood sugar.
400
The use of drugs or alcohol for purposes other than those for which they are meant to be used, or in excessive amounts is called what?
Substance abuse
400
Name 3 side effects of nicotine.
dizziness and lightheadedness.
sleep disturbances.
changes in blood flow.
headaches.
increased risk of blood clotting.
increased blood pressure.
changes in heart rhythm and rate.
shortness of breath.
500
Name 2 long-term effect alcohol may have on the stomach
-Gastritis (inflammation of the lining of the stomach)
-Stomach cancer
500
Prescription drugs are typically used to treat symptoms of conditions. What are symptoms?
Changes in the body that indicate a disease or condition.
