Different types of drugs
what is a hallucinogen?
makes you see things and hear things that are not there
through the mouth
oral
what is tolerance?
repeated use = less of effect
steroids usually enter the body in what way?
injection
what is a stimulant?
speeds up nervous system
snorting
what is something other than drugs that can be addictive?
gambling, shopping, eating, etc.
Drug that has THC, aka cannabis
marijuana
alcohol relaxes your body and mind which makes it a _________...it slows down your nervous system
depressant
what hits the body faster - edibles or smoking?
if someone is dependent on a drug it means...
they rely on the drug and can't function without
what is the difference between O.T.C and prescription?
no doctors order vs. doctor order
what drug is commonly used with middle schoolers because it is easy to access and available (found in schools, homes, stores)
inhalants
what is a risk associated with needles?
infection, enters blood stream right away
if someone is dependent on a drug it means...
they rely on it
why would someone continue to use drugs despite negative effects?
addicted
What is one reason that hallucinogens may be dangerous?
Seeing things that are not there, paranoid, bad reaction
what is 1 danger associated with edibles?
timing, using too much
family issues, mental issues, money issues, death, overdose, health issues, etc.
what is 1 of the most addicting drugs?
nicotine!