Tobacco
What is the highly addictive substance found in all tobacco products?
Nicotine
How does alcohol affect the central nervous system?
Alcohol is a depressant, meaning it slows down brain function.
What are opioids?
used primarily for pain relief but carrying a high risk of addiction
Why is tobacco use particularly dangerous for teenagers?
The human brain is not fully developed until the mid-20s.
What is Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)?
BAC is a measurement of the percentage of alcohol present in a person’s bloodstream.
How do stimulants affect the body?
Stimulants speed up the messages between the brain and body, increasing heart rate, alertness, and energy levels.
How does smoking tobacco specifically affect the cardiovascular system?
increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes.
How does the body metabolize alcohol?
liver is the primary organ responsible for processing alcohol
What is "tolerance" in the context of drug use?
Tolerance is when the body becomes used to a substance
What is the impact of tobacco use on the environment?
major deforestation
What are the long-term effects of heavy alcohol use on the liver?
heavy consumption can lead to several stages of liver disease
How does "withdrawal" affect a person?
physical and mental distress that occurs when a person stops using a substance they have become dependent on
How does tobacco use affect oral health?
staining teeth and causing bad breath, tobacco use is a primary cause of periodontal (gum) disease.
What is the impact of alcohol on sleep quality?
auses fragmented sleep, frequent waking, and a decrease in overall sleep quality, leading to fatigue the following day
What is the purpose of Naloxone (Narcan)?
Naloxone is a medication designed to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose