Types of Drugs
Effects on the body
Risk Factors
Prevention & Awareness
Help & Resources
100

This drug is often used or eaten and can affect memory and corrdination.

Marijuana

100

This organ is most affected by alcohol use.

The Liver
100

Pressure from friends to try drugs is called?

Peer Pressure

100

This is the most direct way to refuse drugs.

Saying NO

100

A trusted adult you can talk to about drug concerns.

Partner, teacher, counselor, Adult

200

This type of drug slows down the body and includes alcohol.

What are depressants?

200

Drug use can affect this organ, changing how you think and make decisions.

The brain

200

Growing up around drug use can increase this type of risk.

environmental risk

200

Surrounding yourself with these people can help you avoid drugs.

Positive friends

200

This type of professional helps people with mental health and substance issues.

Counselor, Therapist

300

This drug speeds up the body and can increase heart rate and energy.

what are stimulants?

300

Smoking drugs can damage these organs used for breathing.

lungs

300

Feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed can increase the risk of this.

Substance use

300

Learning about drug danger is part of this.

Awareness

300

These centers provide treatment for drug addiction.

Rehab Centers

400

These drugs cause people to see or hear things that arent real.

what are hallucinogens?

400

This happens when someone takes too much of a drug and their body cant handle it.

Overdose

400

Starting drug use at a young age increases the chance of this later

Addiction
400

Having goals for your future can help prevent this behavior

Drug Use

400

Calling this number is the U>S connects you to mental health support.

988

500

This highly addictive drug is made from the coca plant and is often used through the nose

what is cocaine?

500

Long term drug use can lead to this condition where a person feels they cannot stop.

Addiction

500

This lack of skill can make it harder to say no to drugs.

Refusal Skills
500

This strategy involves leaving a situation where drugs are present.

Avoidance

500

This type of group provides support from people with similar struggles.

Support group