Tobacco & Nicotine
This addictive chemical found in tobacco raises heart rate and blood pressure.
What is Nicotine?
Vapes heat this liquid substance to create an aerosol that users inhale.
What is e-liquid (vape juice)?
Alcohol is classified as this type of drug because it slows down brain activity.
What is a depressant?
This type of drug speeds up the central nervous system and increases energy and alertness.
What is a stimulant?
This skill helps you say no to drugs when peers pressure you.
What is refusal skills?
Smoking damages this organ system responsible for breathing.
What is the Respiratory System?
Vapes produce an aerosol that users inhale. Many people mistakenly call it this.
What is water vapor?
This measurement shows the percentage of alcohol in someone's bloodstream.
BONUS: What is the Impairment level for a DWI? What about a DUI?
BONUS: DUI 0.08% and above. DWI 0.07%.
This highly addictive opioid drug has caused many overdose deaths in the U.S.
What is Heroin?
Using drugs or alcohol can negatively impact this major area of life for students.
What is school/academic performance?
Secondhand smoke refers to this type of exposure.
What is breathing smoke from someone else's cigarette?
Nicotine pouches are placed between the lip and this part of the mouth.
What are the gums?
This organ is primarily responsible for breaking down alcohol in the body.
What is the Liver?
Drugs that distort perception and cause hallucinations fall into this category.
What are hallucinogens?
The ability to make healthy choices based on values and information is called this.
What is decision making?
Long-term tobacco use greatly increases the risk of this deadly disease often affecting lungs.
What is Cancer?
Nicotine pouches are often marketed as “tobacco-free,” which can make them seem safer, but they can still cause this health problem related to addiction.
What is nicotine addiction/dependence?
Drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time is called this.
What is binge drinking?
This powerful synthetic opioid is 50-100x stronger than morphine and is often linked to overdoses.
What is fentanyl?
Trusted adults, counselors, or health professionals are examples of this type of support.
What are support systems?
This chemical in cigarettes makes smoke especially dangerous and is also found in car exhaust.
What is carbon monoxide?
Vapes can contain harmful chemicals such as heavy metals and this chemical that is also found in antifreeze.
What is diacetyl or formaldehyde?
Alcohol can impair these three important abilities needed for driving.
What are reaction time, coordination, and judgment?
Mixing drugs together or combining drugs with alcohol greatly increases this life-threatening risk.
What is an overdose?
Name one healthy alternative to cope with stress instead of using substances.
What is exercise, talking to someone, hobbies, music, journaling, sports etc