Vaping
What is a vape?
An electronic device that simulates tobacco smoking.
What is alcohol?
A drink containing ethanol.
An overdose can lead to?
Coma or Death
What is a prescription drug?
A pharmaceutical drug that requires a medical prescription in order to use.
Taking a fatal amount of a drug is known as a?
Overdose
Nicotine can disturb the development process of what organ that can increase your risk of addiction and mental health issues?
Brain
Is alcohol a depressant or stimulant?
Depressant - lowers blood sugar levels, as well as changing your brain.
Highly addictive drugs that relieve pain and dull senses.
Narcotics
What can happen from the sudden stop of taking prescription drugs?
People may experience withdrawal symptoms that can include seizures.
What is it called if you pressure someone else to use drugs?
Peer Pressure
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What are the short term affects of alcohol?
Distorted vision, hearing, and coordination.
Is it fatal to mix drugs and alcohol ?
Yes
Are prescription drugs safer than illicit drugs?
Not always, as prescriptions can result in addiction and death.
The only fast acting way to stop a Fentanyl overdose.
Narcan
1 JUUL pod contains the same amount of nicotine as how many cigarettes
20
What body system does alcohol slow down?
Nervous system
This type of drug leads to the use of more harmful or powerful drugs
Gateway
What drugs are commonly prescribed for pain relief, and are they safe?
Opioids, they are one of the most abused prescription drugs.
The amount of Fentanyl needed to cause death is
2 milligrams
What was the original intent of a vape?
Adults to use them in order to slowly quit their nicotine addiction.
A common disease of the liver that many alcoholics suffer from is called?
Cirrhosis - the destruction and scarring of the liver tissue
Name 2 SHORT term effects of marijuana to the brain and body.
Loss of coordination & slower reactions.
Altered sense of time.
Feeling relaxed.
Increase hunger.
Faster heart rate.
Anxiety, fear, distrust, or panic.
Prescription drugs kill more people than this
traffic accidents
What are the three stages of addiction?
Anticipation, binge, and withdrawal.