Medication
List off an example of a legal medication drug
any presctiotion medication
Give 3 examples of illegal drugs
Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Heroin, etc.
Examples of how you can educate people about preventing drug abuse
Poster, lesson, videos, etc.
What is the chemical in cigarettes?
Nicotine
What organ process the most alcohol?
The liver
What is medication misuse?
the intentional or unintentional use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs in ways other than prescribed
Define drugs
A medications and other substances that change the way the body or brain functions
What are different examples of resources people can use to get help?
websites, hotlines, etc.
What is the most common misconception about vapes?
They are less addictive
What is binge drinking?
Consuming enough alcohol to reach a BA in a 2-hour period
Define Medication
a substance, drug, or pharmaceutical preparation used to diagnose, cure, treat, prevent, or relieve symptoms of diseases and abnormal conditions
Define Illegal drugs
Substances against the law to use because they can be harmful to a person’s health
Why are advertising campains good for to stop drugs?
They target young adults before they start
What is the gummy substance in cigarette smoke called?
Tar
True or False: The Most Widely Used Drug Is Alcohol
True
Who is the only person who can legally prescribe you medication?
Doctors
What are stimulants?
Drugs that speed up the central nervous system, like cocaine or meth.
How can hoobies prevent abuse?
They keep you busy and your mind distracted.
How fast can nicotine reach the brain?
8 secounds
What is the alcohol in alcoholic beverages known as?
Ethanol
Give three examples of medication abuse
pills taken for other things than prescribed, take pills to enhance focus without a prescriptions, take a pill not intentnded for you, etc.
True or False: Heroin was once legally sold as a cough medicine.
True
How can your goals be taken away from drug abuse?
Your mind forgets about them and focuses on other things like drugs.
Because it stimulates adrenaline and raises heart rate, this chemical is classified as a type of drug.
A stimulant
What percentage of alcohol is in a beer?
3-7%