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Laws
100
Besides alcohol, this drug is the most common substance on college campuses and gives as much exposure to cancer-producing chemicals as smoking 5 cigarettes
Marijuana
100
This is the primary drug associated with sexual assault and “date rape”. It is classed as a depressant, meaning that it slows down vital functions.
Alcohol
100
Similar to cigarettes, this type of smoking delivers the addictive drug nicotine and is at least as toxic as cigarette smoking
Hookah
100
In 2012, 18.1% of Americans, of what age, were considered current smokers?
18
100
In the state of Texas, how long can you be sentenced for if caught with cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamine?
Minimum penalties could be 2 years in jail
200
Known as the "the study drug"
Adderall
200
Five or more drinks at one time for a man or four or more drinks at one time for a woman
Binge Drinking
200
Smoke that has been exhaled, or breathed out, by the person smoking
Secondhand smoke
200
Depressants and antidepressants are responsible for more overdose deaths by what percentage over cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamines?
45%
200
Possession of Ecstasy, PCP, Mescaline (aka. Molly) can run a sentence of up to how many years?
These drugs carry two-year jail sentences for less than one gram, and a maximum sentence of life imprisonment and fines up to $50,000 for 400 grams or more.
300
In 2011, 52 million people in the US, age 12+ had used this drug non-medically at least once in their lifetime
Painkillers
300
Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness and anxiety, occur when use is stopped after a period of heavy consumption.
Alcohol Dependence (Alcoholism)
300
Studies have shown varying levels of the addictive substance nicotine as well as cancer-causing chemicals, such as formaldehyde, in this product
E-Cigarettes
300
Many users have reported getting hooked on this drug after the first time they used it
Crystal Meth
300
What is the penalty for felony drug offenses?
Imprisonment of up to 99 years and fines of up to $250,000
400
This drug, also called Molly, is known as the “club drug” of choice at all-night “rave” parties and dance clubs
Ecstacy
400
21 years old or older: 0.08% Commercial drivers: 0.04% Younger than 21 years old: Any detectable amount
Texas’ BAC limits
400
Consuming one of these gives as much exposure to cancer-producing chemicals as smoking five cigarettes
Marijuana
400
This drug is extracted from coca leaves
Cocaine
400
What is the sentence if caught with intent to sell marijuana (2 lbs)?
180 days to 2 years and a maximum fine of $10,000
500
This drug is a white crystalline drug that people take by snorting it. This drug is also known as “ICE”
Crystal Meth
500
Local police officers do this on specified weekends such as New Year’s Eve and July 4th to prevent drinking and driving
No refusal BAC blood tests
500
It causes many different cancers as well as chronic lung diseases, such as emphysema and bronchitis, and heart disease
Tobacco
500
Up to a $2,000 fine, jail time between 3 days and 180 days, license suspension for up to 2 years, and a possible ignition interlock device
First offense DWI
500
If caught with less than 1 gram of cocaine, what is the maximum penalty?
Up to 2 years and $10,000 in fines