Alcohol
Alcohol falls under this category of drugs
What is a depressant?
List 3 types of tobacco/nicotine products
What is cigarettes, cigars, vapes, hookahs, chewing tobacco, nicotine pouches.
The definition of marijuana
What is from the dried cannabis plant, contains psychoactive THC.
Definition of Opioids
What is a powerful painkiller, tells the brain to block pain.
What is the definition of a controlled drug
What is a drug whose possession, manufacture, distribution and sale are controlled by law
What is BAC?
Blood Alcohol Content- The concentration of alcohol in the blood
Definition of nicotine is
What is a stimulant from tobacco or synthetically made- very addictive?
What are the 3 common ways to use
What is smoked, drank or ingested
What does synthetic mean
Completely manufactured in a lab, highly potent.
What type of drug speeds up the CNS
Stimulants
What is the Good Samaritan Law
Gives some immunity to prosecution when seeking medical assitance.
Name 3 long term effects of Tobacco
What is cancer, coughing, heart disease, yellow teeth, gum disease
List 3 short term effects of marijuana
What is slows reaction, poor coordination, increase heart rate and appetite, alters perception of time, feelings of relaxation, risk of anxiety, paranoia, panic attacks
Why is fentanyl so dangerous
What is 100x more potent than morphine, 50x more potent than heroine. Dealers may use it to get people addicted to drugs to make more money.
What are inhalants
Chemicals that affect mood and behavior- NOT CONTROLLED
Name 3 warnings signs for alcohol poisoning
What is vomiting, seizures, slow breathing, pale/blue/grey skin, low body temp, loss of consciousness?
Nicotine works by doing this to the brain
What is absorbed into the bloodstream, adrenaline boost, increases BP, breathing and HR. Brain associates with reward?
Why are we seeing an increase in usage especially with teens
What is More accessible, legal recreationally in some states
What should you do if you suspect a Fentanyl overdose
What is call 911, administer narcan, recovery position, stay with them until help arrives
What type of drug is made from hormones
Steroids
Four effects alcohol has on the brain or body
What is lowers inhibitions, reduced judgement, slow reaction, poor coordination, increased risks, vomiting, slow breathing, coma, death, alcohol poisoning, hangovers?
Explain why vaping/nicotine pouches could be more addictive
What is accessibility and frequency?
List 3 long term effects of Marijuana usage
What is persistent cough, lung infections, long term decline in memory, attention and learning skills, increased risk of worsening mental health disorders, addiction, relationship strain
Out of the fentanyl seized by the DEA in 2025 how many out of 10 contained a lethal dose
What is 5 out of 10
Name 5 refusal skills to refuse drug use
What is assertive, broken record, make a joke, make an excuse, power of numbers, cold shoulder, give a reason, leave the situation