Types of Drugs
Name an over the counter (OTC) medication that is commonly known for being abused.
What is [cough syrup, sleep aids, cold medicines, pain medicines… ]?
Name a well-known support group associated with substance abuse.
What is [Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, SMART Recovery...]?
When someone who is addicted to drugs stops taking that drug, they go through this, which involves pain, shakes, vomiting, and severe headaches.
What is withdrawal?
This is the main ingredient in cigarettes, cigars, and dip. It is a leaf that has the drug nicotine in it. You have to be 18 years old to buy it.
What is tobacco?
Name 3 types of drugs that an adult in the state of Virginia can buy/own.
What is [alcohol, tobacco, OTC meds, legal Rx…]?
A strong desire to consume a particular substance is called a ____.
What is a craving?
It can take your brain up to three weeks to recover to full-function after using this substance only one time.
What is cannabis?
The chemical in cigarettes that reduces the amount of oxygen available to your body and makes it hard for you to exercise or be good at sports.
What is carbon monoxide?
Name 3 drugs that are illegal for anyone in the state of Virginia to have possession of.
What are [cocaine, heroin, PCP, crystal meth…]?
This is when a person gradually needs a larger dose of drug to feel the same effect.
What is an increased tolerance?
Name a consequence of using drugs as a teenager that can impact your life long-term.
What are [legal consequences, impaired brain development, increased risk of health problems, increased risk of addiction...]?
This extremely addictive drug in tobacco is a strong stimulant, but after getting a "boost" it quickly fades and the abuser seeks out the drug again.
What is nicotine?
This class of drugs prompted the state of Virginia to declare a state of emergency in 2016, related to over 1,400 overdose deaths.
What are opioids?
This is a chronic disease where one abuses a substance to the point where the body or brain needs the drug to function properly.
What is addiction?
Name an infection that can be caused by sharing needles.
What is [hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV]
Regular drug use causes the brain to produce less of this chemical overtime.
What is dopamine?
Smoking has short term consequences. It makes it harder to breathe and makes you more likely to get sick. Name a long-term consequence of smoking.
What is [Lung-disease, heart-disease, many types of cancer...]?
This is an opioid antagonist that is used to temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
What is naloxone (or Narcan)?
These are the five stages of change.
Name the two types of substances that can lead to death when withdrawing.
What are alcohol and benzodiazepines?
Name an FDA approved drug for the treatment of opioid use disorder or alcohol use disorder.
What is [methadone, suboxone, naltrexone...]?
This type of tobacco is not smoked but it still causes deadly cancer of the mouth, throat and gums.
What is chewing tobacco?