Alcohol
Is Alcohol addictive?
Yes. Alcohol can be very addictive.
What is the addictive chemical in tobacco?
Nicotine
What are three types of inhalants?
Spray-paint, felt tip makers, glue and even gasoline
What are the two main ways Marijuana is used?
Smoking, ingesting (pills, drink), and inhale and also topical's (creams, ointments, salves applied directly to skin)
Can you get addicted to Prescription drugs?
Yes, it is possible to develop an addiction
Can you die from alcohol?
Very high levels of alcohol in the body can shutdown critical areas of the brain that control breathing, heart rate, and body temperature, resulting in death.
About how many youth under 18 smoke their first cigarette every day in the United States?
About 1500 everyday
What age group is most likely to use inhalants.
12-17 year old's
What are three side effects of Marijuana?
Increased heart rate, dry mouth, red eyes, reduced coordination and balance, and a "dreamy" state of mind.
What is a common reason people take un-prescribed prescription drugs?
To self-medicate for mental illnesses like anxiety and depression and they think it will help them have more fun, lose weight, fit in, and even study more effectively
What are two reasons you shouldn't drink alcohol when young?
it's illegal, you have a higher risk of developing alcohol use disorder, it effects brain development, increased risk of abusing other substances.
True or False: This substance nicotine found in tobacco has been found to be as addictive as heroin and cocaine.
True
What are two short-term effects inhalants give?
Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, slurred speech, muscle weakness, lethargy.
What attributes to how long a high lasts?
How much you consume, how much THC it contains, your metabolism, your body weight
What is the most common over the counter drug to be abused?
Cough medicines and painkillers
What age group is most likely to abuse alcohol?
18-25
What are the three main ways tobacco is used?
Cigars, Cigarettes, Chew (you can also sniff it)
How fast can inhalants kill you?
What is the main ingredient in Marijuana
Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC
Taking un-prescribed prescription drugs could lead to what?
Addiction and Suicidal thought and actions
What is the legal maximum BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) for an Adult.
0.08%
Name two long-term effects directly correlated to smoking.
Cancer, emphysema, high blood pressure, strokes and heart attack.
Some people use inhalants as a substitute for this depressant.
Alcohol
Emotional effects of Marijuana.
Constant depressed mood, increased anxiety, and aggression.
State 4 long term side affects of OTC drugs
memory loss, kidney failure, heart problems, and death