Tobacco
The residue from tobacco that damages your lungs
Tar
When someone drinks alcohol, where in the body is it absorbed?
Bloodstream
What is the term for something that changes the way the brain or body functions
Drugs
What is the active ingredient in marijuana that gives you an euphoric feeling?
THC
Substances that are against the law to use because they are harmful to a person's health
Illegal drugs
What is the main chemical in tobacco products?
Nicotine
A medical emergency that occurs when a large amount of alcohol enters the bloodstream in a short amount of time.
Alcohol poisoning
What are the two types of legal drugs?
Prescription and over the counter
What are the 3 forms that marijuana are available in?
Flower, vape and edible
What does PWID mean?
people who inject drugs
What happens to your body when nicotine enters the bloodstream and as a result of what?
Your heart rate and blood pressure increase due to your blood vessels constricting
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration/Content
Tylenol 400mg orally every 4 hours for fever
What is the dose and doseage?
Dose = 400mg
Doseage = every 4 hours
How long does THC last in your body?
Days to weeks
Inflammation and/or infection of the liver that is causes by a virus in the blood stream
hepatitis
What does ENDS stand for?
Electronic Nicotine Delivery System
A buildup of scar tissue in the liver, leading to long-term damage
Cirrhosis
Medications that can be urchased without a doctor's prescritption and give and example
Over-the-counter
What are some words that are used instead of marijuana?
Weed, pot, ganja
50x stronger than heroin and 100x stronger than morphine
What are the 4 reasons why a young person may try smoking?
1. Identity exploration
2. Media
3. Parents and environment
4. Peer pressure
The 3 things that happen to someone's brain when they drink alcohol
1. brain fucntion slows down
2. chemical changes
3. inhibition is decreased
Medications that can only be purchased with an order from a doctor and give an example
Prescription medication
Why should you not mix marijuana and opioids?
Double depressant - decreases HR, BP, RR and brain function
What are the 3 dangers of buying drugs off the street?
1. Don't know what's inside
2. Increased risk of violence
3. Increased use of weapons