Substances
Chemicals and substances that affect both your mind and body
Drugs
A chemical that is found in tobacco and is largely responsible for the short-term effects and addictive nature associated with smoking.
Nicotine
What is the legal age to buy Marijuana?
21
What age can a person start legally drinking alcohol?
21
What is a good excuse (or another way) to say no to drugs?
:)
Why do teenagers try drugs? (Multiple answers)
Peer pressure, media, celebrations, boredom, relieve stress
This contains 4000 chemicals, including at least 50 that are known to cause cancer.
Ciggarette
What type of drug is Marijuana?
Depressant (Downer)
What type of drug is Alcohol?
Depressant (Downer)
What can you do to prevent (your own) drug use?
involvement in alternative activities, being informed, make positive future plans, say no, etc.
Type of drug that alters the user's state of consciousness. (Distort auditory and visual sensations)
Hallucinogens
Increased heart rate and blood pressure, cooler skin, decreased appetite, and decreased ability to participate in vigorous physical activity.
Short term effects of Tobacco use
What are some short term effects of Marijuana use?
Poor memory, anxiety or feelings of paranoia, food cravings, etc.
What are some effects of alcohol consumption?
Slurred speech, drowsiness, altered emotions, lack of coordination, etc.
What is a consequence of drug use?
Jail time, fines, trouble finding employment, addiction, death, etc.
Type of drug that slows down the brain and central nervous system
Depressants (Downers)
Why is early smoking so harmful?
Addicted to nicotine, become lifetime smokers easier, diseases caused by tobacco use, smaller lungs, etc.
Is marijuana legal in every state?
No. Currently legal in only 19 states.
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a crystalline compound that is found especially in tea and coffee plants and is a stimulant of the central nervous system
Type of drug that speeds up the brain and central nervous system
Stimulants (Uppers)
19 known chemicals that can cause cancer found in tobacco; as a group are known as what?
Tar
What are some emotional effects of Marijuana use?
constant depressed mood, increased anxiety, and aggression, etc.
What organs does Alcohol negatively impact?
Brain, kidney, liver
Name a celebrity that overdosed on drugs
Whitney Houston, Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger, etc.