Alcohol
What organ in the body is the most impacted by drinking too much alcohol?
Liver
What is in cigarettes that is addictive, making it hard for peeople to quit?
Nicotine
What is the term for drugs prescribed by doctors that can lead to addiction if misused?
What is it called when a person can't remember something after drinking heavily?
Blackout
What is the name of the lung disease, often caused by smoking, that leads to difficulty breathing?
Emphysema
Which part of the brain is often damaged by long-term drug abuse, affecting judgment and decision-making?
Prefrontal Cortex
Name two long-term effects of alcohol use on mental health.
Anxiety and Depression
How does smoking increase the risk of heart disease?
Plaque builds up in the blood vessels
How can stimulant drugs, like cocaine, affect the cardiovascular system?
Increases the risk of heart attack
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for driving in most U.S. states?
0.08%
What harmful chemical, commonly found in cigarettes, is also used in car batteries?
Cadmium
Name two withdrawal symptoms people might experience when they stop using addictive drugs.
Shaking and Vomiting
How does chronic alcohol use affect the immune system's ability to fight infections?
Fewer T cells and B cells - fewer antibodies fight infections
Besides lung cancer, name two other types of cancer strongly linked to smoking.
Urinary Bladder and Kidney Cancer
What is it called when a person needs larger doses of drugs to feel the same effects?