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The symptoms you get when you stop taking drugs abruptly is called?
Withdrawl
What are opioids an example of?
Painkiller
A disease where someone is dependent on a drug.
Addiction
Yes, deaths can occur from overdoses
The most common abused drugs are.(name one)
painkillers, marijuana, and nicotine
Ways people get nicotine into their system
Smoking, vaping, or chewing
Name one reason teenagers take drugs.
•To fit in
•To rebel
•Relieve stress
•Curiosity
•Escape
•Peer pressure
•Addiction
Tooth decay and loss of sense of smell/taste can happen from taking what drug?
Nicotine
a chemical in a cigarette
Nicotine
Long term effect of painkillers
Addiction
What is a potentially deadly side effect of abusing Nicotine?
•Stroke and Brain damage
•Several types of cancer (nose,lip,tongue,lung)
Give one example of a painkiller drug
anti-flammatory, acetaminophen, opioids
1 out of 3 deaths in the US is related to?
Drug Abuse
Which drug can lead to severe anxiety and paranoia?
Marijuana
Which type of drug is typically the most addictive?
Painkillers
Side effects from smoking, vaping, or chewing nicotine
Nausea, headaches, vomiting, hypertension
What are 3 of the symptoms of withdrawls?
Sweating
Hot and cold flashes
Nausea
Diarrhea
Muscle Cramps
Sleep problems
From which drug can you get seizures from if you take a large enough amount?
Nicotine
What is one healthy way to avoid drugs?
•Exercise
•Eat well
•Listen to Music
•Journal
•Talk to a friend
Side effects from smoking marijuana
Short term memory problems, anxiety or paranoia, hallucinations, lower reaction time