Alcohol is considered this type of drug. It slows the central nervous system including reaction time and coordination
depressant
100
the addictive drug in tobacco
nicotine
100
how is marijuana taken or used
smoked or eaten
100
why are teens more likely to become addicted to a drug
their bodies are still growing and developing
100
why do people use drugs
curious, want to, relieve stress, peer pressure, try to fit in
200
when the body is poisoned by alcohol – physical and mental control is reduced. (being drunk)
intoxication
200
the drug in tobacco is called this because it speeds up heart rate and increases blood pressure
stimulant
200
the drug in marijuana
THC
200
how can addiction affect your social life (friends, school)
low grades
less motivation
loss of interest in activity
dropping out
effects on learning and memory
200
three dangerous behaviors associated with drinking
drunk driving
violence
sexual activity
300
three long term effects of alcohol
Addiction (alcohol dependence)
Damage to brain cells
Heart attack or stroke
Liver damage
Ulcers and stomach cancer
Social and emotional effects
300
thick and sticky- damages lung tissue
tar
300
marijuana is considered this because it may lead people to try other, more dangerous drugs
gateway drug
300
three long term effects of tobacco
Chronic bronchitis – coughing and mucous secretion
Emphysema – difficult to absorb oxygen
Lung cancer
Heart disease and stroke – clogged arteries and narrow blood vessels
Weak immune system
300
how does smoking affect your lungs
harder time breathing and catching your breath
coughing
increased risk of lung cancer
400
Severe and potentially fatal reaction to an alcohol overdose
alcohol poisoning
400
a cancer causing agent is called a
carcinogen
400
three effects of marijuana
Lung irritation and coughing
Increased risk of lung cancer (more than tobacco smoke)
Weakened immunity
Heart damage
Impaired memory, reaction time, coordination, and concentration
Hallucinations and paranoia
Increased appetite
400
Drug addicts can do this to get better
Go to counseling, rehab, Alcoholics Anonymous
400
three effects of secondhand smoke
breathing problems
sore throat
sore eyes
lung cancer
ear infections
500
three signs of alcohol poisoning
Low body temperature
Coma
Slow breathing
Vomiting
can't speak
can't stand
slow pulse
500
three short term effects of tobacco
addiction
Taste buds are dulled and appetite is reduced
Bad breath, yellow teeth, smelly hair, skin, and clothes
Increase in respiration and heart rate
500
difference between medical marijuana and illegal marijuana
illegal marijuana is:
unregulated
stronger
used recreationally (more taken at once)
500
the difference between physical and psychological addiction
physical- your body craves the drug and may feel sick if you don't get it
psychological- your mind thinks you need the drug
500
when an addict stops using a physically addictive drug and gets sick- shaky, sweaty, nauseas, moist skin, low body temperature