Drugs
The chemical in marijuana that produces the "high feeling"
What is THC?
The type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages
What is ethanol?
Mental/Emotional, Physical, Social Health
the only sure way to prevent pregnancy and STI's , as a teen
What is abstinence?
Speeds up the body's systems and include both illegal, prescription, and no prescription needed drugs.
What are stimulants?
can occur when a pregnant female drinks alcohol
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? (FAS)
The nutrients responsible for giving the body energy.
What are carbohydrates, fats, and proteins?
All of the traits passed down to you by your parents
What is heredity?
Condoms, IUDs, diaphragms
What are methods of contraception?
powerful pain relievers that include prescription medications , as well as, illegal drugs like heroin.
What are Opioids?
Alcohol falls into this category of drugs
What is a depressant?
The healthiest fat to consume
This live saving act requires you to stand behind someone, wrap your arms around them, place your fist above their belly button and thrust inward and upward to dislodge an object
What is the Heimlich Manuever?
This is a Georgia law that states that ANY amount of alcohol is illegal for teens to drink.
What is the Zero Tolerance Law?
It is believed to have no harm, but this drug causes harm to lung tissue and damage to blood vessels.
Marijuana
gender, body weight, amount consumed, tolerance, how fast consumed, food in stomach
What are factors determining the effects of alcohol?
The number of ESSENTIAL amino acids that our body must have but cannot produce
What is 9?
The reason(s) why so many people are afraid to seek mental help treatment
What is a stigma?
These types of medicines require extra precaution because they are used in making methamphetamine.
What are Over-the-Counter Cough & Allergy Meds?
The #1 federally illegal used drug in the US
What is marijuana?
A disease of the liver that causes scarring and destruction of the liver cells.
What is Cirrhosis of the liver?
This nutrient helps to maintain and build muscles and is the building block material for all cells
This is the severe, potentially fatal physical reaction to alcohol overdose.
Alcohol Poisoning
CPR is the acronym for this action that is performed when someone is unconscious and not breathing.
What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?