Drugs 101
What is the overall name for a substance that changes how the mind or the body works?
drug
an addiction
Fill in the blank. Caffeine is an example of a legal ____________.
stimulant
Resisting drugs even when you feel pressured to use them is a sign of ______________________.
self-respect
What is the name of the very addictive stimulant drug that is found in tobacco?
nicotine
Drugs can often cause side effects. What are side effects?
What is secondhand smoke?
Smoke that is exhaled after burning a cigarette, cigar, or pipe.
What can you do if someone offers you drugs?
You can resist them, even if they use peer pressure. Tell a trusted adult.
What effect does a depressant drug have on the body?
Depressant drugs slow down body functions.
Sometimes people accidentally take legal medicines in an unsafe way. What is this called?
drug misuse
What is the name of chemicals that can be breathed in?
Drug abuse can lead to many different things. List at least 3 things that drug abuse can lead to.
addiction, mental and physical problems, social problems, and legal problems
What is the name of the poisonous gas that is found in tobacco smoke?
carbon monoxide
Sometimes people purposely use an illegal drug. Other times, people purposely use a legal drug in a harmful way. What is this called?
drug abuse
List 2 examples of chemicals that can be breathed in.
gasoline, cleaners, paint, and kinds of glue
What are two things that might happen as a result of breathing in secondhand smoke?
heart disease and lung problems
What effect does a stimulant have on the body?
Stimulant drugs and substances make a person feel more alert.
After a person uses a drug for a long time, their body becomes used to it. If they stop using the drug, they may experience withdrawal. What is withdrawal?
The unpleasant reactions a person experiences when they no longer take a drug.
What are 4 long term effects of alcohol?
What are 3 long term effects of smoking?
heart disease, lung disease, and stomach ulcers