OTC
Are OTC drugs usually illegal
No, OTC drugs are like cough drops or tylenol and only become illegal whe abused.
are crack and cocaine the same?
No, crack is stronger
are electronic cigarettes better for you than normal ones?
Yes they are safer but still far from good for your health.
is caffeine the most common drug?
Yes, caffeine is very common and is in most energy drinks and even naturally in chocolate.
Can hallucinogens be used for medicine?
Yes they can be, usually used for things like ptsd or other mental problems.
An example of OTC drug
Tylenol, ibuprofen,
Can Narcotics (Highly addictive) be used for good reasons?
If used for health, (very monitored amount) Can be a pain killer after major surgeries
What is the mainly addictive thing in cigarettes?
Nicotine. It is a highly addictive drug that is made from plants
How much caffeine can a child have in a day
under 100 milligrams is recommended but especially for younger kids should not really have it at all.
what plant is hallucinogens made of?
Cactus.
what does OTC stand for
Over the counter
How is cocaine usually administered
It is usually breathed through the nostrils, sometimes eating away at cartilage in the middle of the nose.
How long has smoking been around?
12,000 years/ as early as 5000 BC but wasn't very similar to what we use today.
what restaurant got sued for not being clear on the amount of caffeine on charged lemonade, killing one person.
Panera
what is the average age children begin experimenting with drugs?
13. starting substance abuse this early usually leads to addiction latter in life.
are these drugs usually abused?
Yes these are the most abused drugs because people don read the directions.
what is the most addictive drug
Heroin
what percent of people does smoking kill that use smokes?
50% of people die from the medical effects of smokes like lung disease and cancer.
How much caffeine is in a 16 oz can of monster energy?
160 milligrams
How many people die from second hand smoke each year?
40,000 people die from second hand smoke each year. When you smoke you don't only endanger yourself you endanger others around you.
what is another name for acetaminophen?
Tylenol
what happens when you mix alcohol and weed.
Slowed reaction time, loss of coordination and problem solving skills.
What percent of people smoke?
30-40% percent of people smoke and 50% die from it.
How much caffeine is in a 12 oz coke can?
35 milligrams
how many people die from smoking each year? (HINT: between 5 mill and 10 mill)
Smoking kills over 8 million people each year and lots of people also die from being exposed to others smoking (Second hand smoke)