What do psychoactive drugs alter in the human body?
They alter perception, mood, and or consciousness
What chemical is in alcoholic beverages?
Ethanol
(True or false)There are harmful substance in tobacco products
TRUE
What are examples of addictive stimulents?
Caffeine, nicotine, and tobacco
What can you do to find help?
Seek professional help and do an intervention
What are two stimulant drugs?
Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, and cocain
What can a history of family alcoholism do to children?
They can become an alcoholic before the age of 20
What is nicotine?
An addicdive substance in tobacco products
What can be an example of risky behaviors after taking drugs?
Violence, driving while intoxicated, and dropping out of school
What is spice?
Synthetic marijuana
What are the two most used street drugs?
Marijuana and Hallucinogens
What is the process of learning how to live alcohol free?
Recovery
(True or False) There are many chemicals in tobacco
True
What are the effects of substance abuse?
Harm to the brain and any other organs, shorter life spans, jumpiness, shakiness, and paranoia
What is the most common performance enhancing drug?
Anabolic steroids
What are three reasons to be drug free?
you will not be breaking the law, you will have better concentration and memory, you will make wiser decisions, you will have more natural energy, you can reach your full growth potential...
What is ehanol used for?
Antiseptic, a solvent, a fuel, and an intoxication
What is ciggerette tar?
The dark, thick, sticky liquid, that forms when tobacco burns
What makes injecting substances especially dangerous regardless of the substance?
The risk of transmitting disease like AIDS and Hepatitis
What is a non-health consequence of drugs?
Family problems or legal trouble
What is the most dangergerous and addictive drug according to National Institutes of Health?
Heroin
What is binge drinking?
Consuming many alcoholic drinks in a very short period of time
In what forms can you ingest nicotine in?
Vapes, Ciggaretts, Chewing tobacco
What are some legal substances that can be abused if used incorrectly?
Prescription drugs, such as pills or cough syrups, alcohol and tobacco
What are the 5 stages of progression in substance abuse?
Experimental, Occasional, Regular Use, Multiple Drug Use, Total Dependency