Drugs use and abuse
Drugs can be addictive- true or false
What is true.
This type of drug slows the bodies central nervous system
What are depressants
What are 3 warning signs of prescription painkiller dependency?
Usage increase, Change in personality, Social withdrawal
Thickened, white, leathery spots on the inside of the mouth
What is leukoplakia
A danger of substance abuse.
What is addiction.
This type of prescription medication reduces or eliminates pain.
What is anesthetics
DARE
What is Drug Abuse Resistance Education.
This is the addictive substance in tobacco
What is nicotine
The 3 most common abused prescription drugs
What is opioids, stimulants, and depressants
Cocaine, crack and methamphetamines are these kinds of drugs.
What are illegal stimulants.
Increased risk of cancer and heart disease.
What are some negative effects of using drugs.
A group who share a common problem and help work together.
What are support groups.
This gas interferes with the ability of blood cells to carry oxygen
What is carbon monoxide
2 reasons kids decide to do drugs.
What is peer pressure and to be cool.
Mescaline is a legal drug used by what culture in cleansing ceremonies.
What is Native American.
Three ways heroin is used
Injected, snorted or smoked
What are some of the short-term effects of cocaine?
Paranoia, anger, hostility and anxiousness, even when they aren’t high
The three respiratory diseases/ infections as a result of smoking
What is emphysema, chronic bronchitis, COPD
For a drug to be used in medicine
Effective, Safe, Minor side effects
Heroine, meth, magic mushrooms and LSD are examples of what kind(s) of drugs.
What are hallucinogens.
What are some of the long-term effects of heroin
Collapsed veins and soft tissue infections.
Some examples are detox units, halfway houses, in-out patient.
What are drug treatment centers.
Ways to prevent being exposed to Second hand Smoke (2/4)
Avoid spending time in places where smoking is permitted
Do not accept car rides from people who smoke while driving
Ask people to smoke only outdoors
Increase air circulation in buildings