Alcohol
What is alcohol?
Alcohol is a depressant that is created when vegetables or fruit become fermented.
What is marijuana?
Marijuana is a drug that comes from a plant called cannabis sativa.
What is vapes/vaping?
Vaping is an electric device that has addictive chemicals in it.
What is inhalants?
Inhalants are household items that can be inhaled to get high like; hairspray, air freshener and gasoline.
What is tobacco?
Tobacco is an addictive drug which comes from a plant that contains harmful chemicals such as nicotine and it’s used in pipes, cigars, and vapes.
Some Signs of Abuse for Alcohol
They might say things they don’t mean
Could wake up feeling awful
They might throw up a lot
Wouldn’t be able to walk properly
Would lose their balance
Forget things
Won’t do well at work
Some Signs of Abuse for Marijuana
Eyes are bloodshot
Talking and laughing a lot
Perform worse in tasks
Become anxious and panic a lot
Becomes forgetful and confused
Bad tempered
Some Signs of Abuse for Vaping (e-cigarettes)
-changes in personality
mood swings
shortness of breath
lots of talking
lose self control
less social activity
Some Signs of Abuse for Inhalants
Stains on clothes
Sores on the mouth
Red eyes
Chemical-like breath
Nausea
Some Signs of Abuse for Tobacco
Strong Cravings
Anxiety
Irritability
Restlessness
Difficulty Concentrating
Depressed Mood
Frustration
Anger
Increased Hunger
Some Long-term effects of Alcohol
They wouldn’t be able to stop drinking after they start
Increases the risk of having different types of cancer
They will have anxiety and depression
Have memory problems
They will have digestive problems
They could get diseases like heart disease and liver disease
Some Long-term effects of Marijuana
Lung damage
Throat, lung & neck cancer
Heart disease
Mental health diseases
Gastrointestinal Problems
strokes, heart attacks, and arrhythmias
Some Long-term effects of Vapes (e-cigarettes)
-Lung Cancer
Heart Disease
Affecting Mental health
Gum disease
changing your personality
physical shape
Some Long-term effects of Inhalants
Heart toxicity
Kidneys damage
Liver damage
Loss of coordination
Muscle spasms
Lack of oxygen to the brain
Death
Some Long-term effects of Tobacco
Greater risk for many types of cancer
Lung Cancer
Oral Cancers if the tobacco is smoked or chewed
Chronic Bronchitis
Emphysema
Heart Disease
Leukemia
Cataracts
Pneumonia
Similarity between Alcohol and Tobacco
Alcohol and Tobacco can be taken by mouth
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Similarity between Marijuana and Inhalants
Marijuana and Inhalants both cause red eyes
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Similarity between Vapes (e-cigarettes) and Marijuana
Vapes (e-cigarettes) and Marijuana are stimulants
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Similarity between Inhalants and Alcohol
Alcohol and Inhalants cause liver damage
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Similarity between Tobacco and Marijuana
Tobacco and Marijuana are both made from plants
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What age group uses alcohol the most in the United States?
More people over the age of 12.
What was Marijuana originally used for?
It was used as a medicine for Romans.
How many students want to quit after they get addicted to vapes?
63.9% of students using vapes/e-cigarettes want to stop.
Which age group abuses inhalants the most?
Children, since they are very curious about how household items smell.
How many people does tobacco kill every year?
In total, tobacco kills 8 million people every year.