Nicotine
What are some products that contain nicotine?
Vapes, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, zyn, etc.
What can alcohol be found in?
What is addiction?
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What are illicit drugs?
What are some side effects of nicotine?
Impairment, chronic disease, cancer, brain issues, health issues, mental issues, etc.
What are some side effects of alcohol?
Impairment, health and brain problems, mental issues, etc.
What are some addiction effects?
What are some ways to avoid taking drugs?
Don't hang out with people who take drugs, deny them at all costs, avoid second-hand smoke or sketchy food and drink.
What are narcotics?
Narcotics are pain-relieving drugs that are illegal unless prescribed.
What is Nicotine?
A highly addictive drug that releases dopamine when used.
What is the legal limit of BAC (blood alcohol concentration) to drive?
.08
What is withdrawal?
Withdrawal is when your body becomes dependent on a drug, and when you don't have that addictive substance, then you go into withdrawal. It can cause many health and mental issues, and will probably effect how you feel and behave.
What are some ways to prevent addiction?
- take breaks or use in small amounts
- get help
- take a replacement
-etc.
What are hallucinogens?
Drugs that impair the senses and alter what you see, feel, hear, smell, and taste.
What can nicotine do to a baby in a pregnant mother's stomach?
Low birth weight, brain problems, development problems, behavioral problems, risk of sudden death syndrome, respiratory issues, cardiovascular problems, chronic disease, low academic performance, asthma, bronchitis, etc.
What is considered heavy drinking for a female?
4 drinks a day or 8 drinks a week.
How can addiction affect your workplace?
It could make it unsafe, you could influence someone else into addiction and get them hurt, you could get fired, you're less productive, less profit, etc.
What is misuse, and how can you prevent it?
Misuse is when you use something, often a drug or medicine, in the wrong or dangerous way. You can prevent it by not taking more than the recommended amount of said medicine or drug. You can also support movements that help or are against drug misuse.
What is an IV drug?
Drugs injected into the bloodstream.
Stimulant
What is considered heavy drinking for a male?
5 drinks a day or 15 drinks a week.
How can addiction get you in trouble?
You could be under the influence and hurt someone, you could normalize it and/or influence other people to become addicted, and it could indirectly lead to getting in trouble with the law.
What does ARE stand for?
Avoid, Refuse, Exit
What are stimulants?
Drugs that increase brain activity and senses, and make your brain work faster.