Tobacco
This addictive chemical in tobacco is the main reason people develop dependence on cigarettes.
Nicotine
This substance in alcoholic drinks is responsible for its mind‑altering effects.
Ethanol
This term refers to any substance that changes how the brain or body functions.
A drug is any substance that changes how the brain or body functions
This “smokeless” tobacco product is placed in the mouth but still exposes users to dangerous carcinogens.
Chewing tobacco
This term describes drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short period, which can be dangerous and lead to alcohol poisoning.
Binge drinking
This category of drugs includes prescription painkillers that can be medically helpful but highly addictive when misused.
Opioids
This term refers to the smoke that non‑smokers breathe in when they’re near someone using tobacco.
Secondhand smoke
This type of alcohol‑related harm occurs when someone drinks so much that their body can’t process it, leading to a medical emergency.
Alcohol poisoning
This term describes the uncomfortable physical and mental symptoms that occur when someone dependent on a drug stops using it.
Withdrawal
This disease is the one most strongly associated with long‑term tobacco use and is a leading cause of cancer‑related deaths.
Lung cancer
This organ is most affected by long‑term heavy alcohol use and can develop conditions such as cirrhosis.
The liver
This type of drug speeds up the body’s systems and includes substances like caffeine and certain illegal drugs.
Stimulants
This process occurs when tobacco smoke damages the arteries, causing plaque buildup and raising the risk of heart attack.
Atherosclerosis
This term describes when someone needs more alcohol to feel the same effects due to repeated use.
Tolerance
This term refers to the brain’s reduced response to a drug over time, causing a person to need more to achieve the same effect.
Tolerance