Less Drinking & More Thinking
all illegal drugs combined have a lower death count than ____________.
What is alcohol?
a toxic, colorless, & highly addictive substance that is the chief active constituent of tobacco
What is nicotine?
drug that slows down the body and can eventually shut the body down entirely
what is a depressant?
synthetic substance created to alter/mimic the effects of already existing drugs
What is a designer drug?
a medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body
What is a drug?
the first level of intoxication
what is 0.8 blood alcohol concentration?
gateway drug that is derived from the Cannabis Sativa plant
What is marijuana?
drug that speeds up the body's functions
what is a stimulant?
a man made & illegal chemical made by altering amphetamine, usually injected into one's blood stream
What is Meth?
True or False: only illegal drugs can be misused/abused
what is false?
the leading cause of death among teenagers
What is drinking & driving?
_________ are the number one cause of lung cancer
what are cigarettes?
True or False: cocaine is a depressant
what is false?
the unsafe use of a legal drug that is usually not done on purpose
What is drug misuse?
Excessive alcohol use has led to approximately _________ deaths
A) 1,000,000
B) 130,000
C) 88,000
what is C) 88,000?
the legal age to purchase tobacco
what is 18 years old?
slow brain function, lowered blood pressure, confusion, fatigue, sluggish, disorientation, poor concentration, & addiction
what are depressant short term effects?
the chemical in marijuana that causes the high
What is THC?
the most commonly used depressant
what is alcohol?