Drugs & Addiction
What is the most commonly used legal drug in the U.S.?
Alcohol/Nicotine
What substance in vapes makes them addictive?
Nicotine
What drug used to be in Coca-Cola?
Cocaine
What is the legal drinking age in the U.S.?
21 years old.
This rapper, famous for songs like Lucid Dreams, died from an accidental drug overdose in
Juice WRLD
What neurotransmitter does most addictive drugs increase in the brain?
Dopamine
True or False: Vaping is completely safe because it doesn’t contain tobacco.
False – it still has harmful chemicals.)
Which powerful painkiller is considered 50 times stronger than heroin?
Fentanyl
What organ is primarily responsible for breaking down alcohol?
Liver
True or False: Fentanyl can be mixed into other drugs without people knowing.
True
What is the term for when someone needs more of a drug to feel the same effect?
Tolerance
Name one harmful metal that has been found in some vape products.
Lead, nickel, or chromium.)
What opioids are commonly abused and can cause deadly overdose if misused?
Heroin, oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl.)
How does alcohol affect the central nervous system?
It depresses the central nervous system, impairing coordination, reaction time, and decision-making
Whitney Houston struggled with addiction throughout her career. What drug was found in her system when she died in 2012?
Cocaine
Name one long-term effect of drug addiction on the brain.
Memory loss, impaired decision-making, or reduced impulse control)
How does vaping affect lung health over time?
It can cause lung inflammation, scarring, and breathing problems
What is the street name for methamphetamine?
Crystal meth, ice, or crank.)
This type of drug is what alcohol is classified as because it slows down the brain and body functions.
What is a depressant?
What color are many illegally manufactured fentanyl pills that resemble prescription medication?
Blue
What is the process of the body getting rid of a drug called?
(Detoxification or withdrawal)
What age group has the highest vaping rates?
Teenagers or young adults, ages 15-24.)
What plant is used to produce both cocaine and crack cocaine?
Coca plant
What is the term for the physical and mental symptoms that occur when someone stops drinking after prolonged use?
Withdrawal or alcohol withdrawal syndrome
What drug can reverse a fentanyl overdose?
Naloxone or Narcan