Types of Substances
These drugs slow down your body and brain
What are depressants?
The chemical in cannabis that causes a "high".
What is THC?
When alcohol begins to affect your body and decisions.
What is intoxication?
Smart actions that support your physical and mental well-being.
What are healthy choices?
A legal drug that can affect judgement and coordination.
What is alcohol?
These drugs speed up your energy and heart rate.
What are stimulants?
Food or drinks that contain cannibis.
What are edibles?
When someone has a strong urge to use a substance.
What is a craving?
Positive things in your life that help you stay drug-free.
What are protective factors?
A plant used in cigarettes that can harm the lungs.
What is tobacco?
A strong pain-relief drug that can be dangerous when misused.
What is an opiod?
The chemical cloud that comes from a vape - not a water vapor.
What is aerosol?
Feeling sick or uncomfortable after stopping a substance.
What is withdrawal?
Things that increase the chances of substance use.
What are risk factors?
A medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose.
What is naloxone?
Drugs made in a lab with unpredictable effects.
What are synthetic drugs?
Using an electronic device to breathe in chemicals.
What is vaping?
Returning to substance use after quitting.
What is relapse?
The process of quitting nicotine, vaping, or drugs.
What is cessation?
What is fentanyl?
The addictive chemical found in tobacco and vape products.
What is nicotine?
This drug can affect thinking and reaction time.
What is cannabis?
When the body has too much of a drug to handle safely.
What is an overdose?
Making choices that help you avoid things that might harm your health.
What is prevention?
A term for substances that change how the body or brain works.
What are drugs?