Short Term Effects
This legal drug can slow reaction time, effect coordination and decision making
What is alcohol
This classification of drugs slows down body functioning
What is a depressant
The need to progressively increase drug dosage to produce the effect originally achieved with a smaller dose. The more the person uses this substance, the more of the drug they need to take.
What is a tolerance
This legal substance can still impair judgment and coordination and impair the ability to drive a vehicle. The legal BAC is under .08
What is alcohol
A healthy response skill that involves clearly saying NO
What are refusal skills
This substance can cause increased heart rate, dizziness, and strong cravings. Its popularity among teens has increased over the last 20 years.
What is nicotine/vaping
This classification of drugs distorts a persons senses and can cause flashbacks.
What is a hallucinogen
Mental and physical problems that affect someone who is addicted to a drug and tries to stop using a drug. A painful process that sometimes has long term side effects or death.
What is a withdrawal
This legal-for-adults substance affects teen brain development differently than it affects adults who use this substance.
What is marijuana
A reason teens may feel they need to try a drug because everyone else is.
What is peer pressure
This legal drug may cause anxiety, paranoia, and difficulty concentrating shortly after use. As well as short term memory loss and problems with learning.
What is marijuana
This classification of drugs speeds up body functioning. Users may feel low, depressed and wanting more once they come down.
What is a stimulant
A condition in which the body relies on a given drug to help it function.
What is an addiction
This substance is illegal but often used by many athletes and body builders.
What is are steroids
A safe strategy when you feel uncomfortable in a situation involving substances
What is leaving a situation
This extremely powerful opiod can slow or stop breathing even in very small amounts. This substance is often mixed with other drugs to make people addicted and coming back for more.
What is fentanyl
This classification of drugs has pain relieving properties and can cause severe withdrawals. These drugs can be legal or illegal substances, that come from the opium poppy plant.
What is an narcotic
Improper use of a drug. Taking a substance with the right intention, but not how it is indicated.
What is misuse
This type of drug is legal only when taken exactly as written by a doctor. It is illegal to use these if they are not written for you.
What are prescription drugs
The most important factor in making a healthy decision about drugs
What is considering the consequences
Misusing this type of drug can cause drowsiness and slow breathing. Taking too much often results in an overdose.
What are prescription painkillers/opioids
This classification of drugs is synthetic that are similar in chemistry to certain illegal drugs. MDMA would be considered one of these drugs.
What is a designer drug
An effect on a person’s mood or behavior.
What is a psychoactive effect
This prescription drug is legal (if used appropriately by doctors orders), but its "sister" drug is illegal.
What is oxycontin and heroin
When saying no and your body language doesn't match what you are saying
What are mixed messages