Avoiding Drugs
What is one reason do be drug free?
Having more energy, making better decisions, not wasting money on drugs, and not breaking laws (illegal drugs)
What is an inhalant?
An inhalant is a drug that you use by sniffing or inhaling.
What is the main effect of nicotine
Being addictive
What is the addictive chemical in cigarettes?
Nicotine
What are other names for alcohol
Booze, Brew, Liquor, Hooch
What is one way to get help if you're addicted to drugs?
Go to support groups, detox units, treatment centers, finding new hobbies, and staying away from drugs and people who use them
What are examples of a hallucinogen?
Hallucinogens include PCP, LSD (blotter)and marijuana
Drugs usually get addicting. What are the two types of addiction?
Physical dependence and psychological dependence
What is a hallucinogen?
A drug that distorts thoughts, moods, and senses
True or False: It's Safe to Use Prescription Drugs to Get High
False: Using prescription drugs for nonmedical purposes is not safer than using illicit drugs because they’re prescribed by a doctor or health care professional.
Who can you go to for help with quitting drug use?
Parents, health professionals, doctors, and therapists are all good people to talk to
What is the main chemical in marijuana?
THC
What are two symptoms of withdrawal?
Anxiety, fatigue, sweating, vomiting, depression, and possible hallucination
What are the current laws regarding marijuana use in Illinois?
Fully legal for medical and recreational use
True or False: Over time, cocaine and crack use can lead to mental disturbances, anxiety and paranoia.
True: Cocaine and crack use have long-term, cumulative effects that can lead toseriuos medical issues including death.
What are a few things you can do to avoid using drugs>
Find new hobbies, stay away from places with drugs, and engage in physical activity
What are three examples of street drugs?
METH, Fentanyl, and Molly
What are three effects of marijuana?
Slow reaction time, increased heart rate, worse coordination, increased appitite, and damage of heart and lungs.
What is the minimum age to be able to use legal drugs in Illinois?
True or False: In large quantities DXM, an over the counter cough medication, is safe
False: In large quantities DXM, causes impaired motor function, numbness, nausea and vomiting, and increases heart rate and blood pressure.
What is DETOX?
Medically removing all toxins (drugs) from your body
What are four examples of club drugs?
Ecstasy, GHB, rohypnol, ketamine
What drug can you NOT overdose on?
Marijuana
What does THC stand for?
Tetrahydocannabinoil
A drug is...
a natural or synthetic chemical or substance when taken or put into a human body which may have medicinal, intoxicating, performance enhancing or other altered effects