Alcohol
True or False: Alcohol helps you warm up in cold weather.
False - It actually lowers body temperature.
True or False: Vaping is safe.
False - It contains harmful chemicals.
True or False: Prescription drugs are always safe because they are given by doctors.
False - They can be misused and abused.
Name one long-term effect of smoking.
Cancer, heart disease, lung disease, etc.
True or False: Drinking coffee helps sober you up.
False - Only time can.
What is the legal drinking age in the U.S.?
21 years old
What is the name of the addictive chemical in tobacco products?
Nicotine
What is the most commonly used illegal drug in the U.S.?
Cannabis (Marijuana)
What happens to reaction time when under the influence of alcohol?
It slows down.
True or False: You can become addicted to nicotine after just a few uses.
True
Alcohol is classified under what drug category?
Depressant
What is secondhand smoke?
Smoke inhaled involuntarily from someone else’s cigarette/tobacco products.
What class of drugs includes heroin, fentanyl, and morphine?
Opioids
Which body system does alcohol primarily affect?
Nervous System/Brain
True or False: E-cigarettes only produce water vapor.
False - They produce aerosols with chemicals.
What organ is responsible for breaking down/processing alcohol?
The liver
Name two health risks of using tobacco.
Cancer, lung disease, heart disease, etc.
What does the term "gateway drug" mean?
A drug that may lead to the use of more dangerous substances.
What part of the brain, responsible for decision-making, is still developing in teens and is affected by substance use?
Prefrontal Cortex
What is the term for using a drug in a way that is not intended, like taking extra doses of a prescription?
Drug Misuse
What is the legal limit in most states for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) when driving a motor vehicle?
(Hint: This is a percentage.)
0.08%
What year did the U.S. raise the legal age for buying tobacco products to 21?
2019
What is the term for the physical and mental symptoms that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance?
Withdrawal
What is cirrhosis?
Liver damage caused by excessive alcohol use.
What is the term for when the body needs more of a drug to get the same effect?
Tolerance