Drug Classifications
Alcohol is classified as a ..
Depressant
What is the legal drinking age in the U.S.?
21
Smoking this makes your breath smell bad and your clothes stink.
Cigarettes
What is "binge drinking"?
Drinking 4 or 5 drinks in a 2 hour time period
Tobacco is classified as a ..
Stimulant
This word describes someone who drinks a lot of alcohol and can’t control how much they drink.
Alcoholic
Long-term smoking is the leading cause of this disease, which is often fatal and affects the lungs.
Lung cancer
What is an example of "Drug abuse?"
Taking a drug inappropriately and using a drug in a way that disrupts your physical, mental, or emotional health
Examples:
Taking a drug to get “high” rather than a medical purpose
Taking prescription drugs just to produce a “high”
Underage drinking
Underage smoking
Use of any ILLEGAL drug
Explain the term "peer pressure" in the context of substance use
Someone encourages you to try something that could have a negative impact
Cannabis is classified as a ..
Marijuana
Name one short-term effect of alcohol on the body.
Loss of coordination, balance, slurred speech, dizziness
A battery-powered device that turns liquid into vapor, commonly used as a tobacco alternative.
E-Cig or Vape
What is a "carcinogen?"
Cancer causing substance
After a long and stressful day at work, John returns home with a severe backache. He decides to take a couple of over-the-counter pain relievers to ease the discomfort.
Drug Use
Hairspray aerosol can is classified as...
Inhalants
What is the drug classification for alcohol?
Depressant
What is the main reason why teens start smoking?
Curiosity, to be cool, to fit in
What is "alcohol abuse?"
The excessive use of alcohol
What is the legal BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) for a driver (at least 21 of age)
.08
"Magic mushrooms" are classified as...
Hallucinogens
What is "BAC"
Blood Alcohol Concentration
After using tobacco, your heart beats faster because of this substance found in all tobacco products.
Nicotine
What is "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome."
What can happen when a women drinks alcohol while pregnant
Common diseases caused by alcohol abuse
Ulcers and Cirrhosis