Medicine
This type of medicine can be bought without a prescription.
What is over-the-counter medicine?
This addictive chemical is found in cigarettes, vapes, and chewing tobacco.
What is nicotine?
Alcohol belongs to this category of drugs because it slows down the brain and body.
What is a depressant?
Any substance that changes how your body or mind works is called this.
What is a drug?
This is the legal age to buy tobacco or vape products in Texas.
This type of medicine must be ordered by a doctor.
What is a prescription medicine?
Smoking can lead to diseases like lung cancer and this major heart problem.
What is heart disease?
This is the legal age to drink alcohol in Texas.
What is 21 years old?
Cannabis is the scientific name for this commonly used drug.
What is marijuana?
A minor caught with alcohol in Texas can face a fine, community service, and this type of penalty.
What is a driver’s license suspension?
Taking someone else's medicine or using more than prescribed is called this.
What is medicine misuse?
These flavored electronic devices are often marketed to teens but still contain harmful chemicals.
What are vapes or e-cigarettes?
Drinking too much in a short time is called this and can cause alcohol poisoning.
What is binge drinking?
These strong painkillers can be addictive and sometimes deadly
What are opioids?
True or False: Driving under the influence of marijuana in Texas is legal.
What is False.
Taking medicine on purpose to get "high" or for non-medical reasons is called this.
What is drug Abuse?
What is secondhand smoke?
This part of the body is still developing in teens and can be harmed by alcohol.
What is the brain?
When someone can’t stop using a drug even though it’s harming them, it’s called this.
What is addiction?
A student who brings drugs or alcohol to school can face suspension, expulsion, and possibly these.
What are legal charges?
Before mixing medicines, you should always talk to one of these professionals.
What is a pharmacist?
This body system is most damaged by smoking and vaping.
What is the respiratory system?
Slurred speech, poor coordination, and bad decision-making are examples of these effects.
What are short-term effects of alcohol.
This synthetic opioid is about 50 times stronger than heroin and is causing many overdoses.
What is fentanyl?
This school policy means there are strict consequences for any drug, alcohol, or tobacco use on campus.
What is zero tolerance?