Peer pressure
Why do kids do drugs?
Peer pressure and to cope with stress
What is a hallucinogen?
Substances which alter your mind and senses. (They make you hallucinate)
What are side affects of meth?
High blood pressure and dilated eyes
What are inhalents?
Breathable fumes from regular household products
What is substance abuse?
when medicine or chemicals are used other than intended
Doing drugs is not normal in teen life (T/F)
True
What do depressants do?
Slow the CNS (brain/spinal cord)
What are the side affects of inhalants?
Nausea, sneezing and coughing are the side affects
What can be several times stronger than the real thing?
Synthetic or man made drugs
What is the best thing you can do for someone who is struggling w/addiction?
Try to get them help
What is peer pressure?
Peer pressure is when you're with a group of friends and they try to convince you to do something bad
What plant does a narcotic come from?
Poppy
What are the side affects of steroids?
What are the side affects of steroids? Decrease in male and female parts
The hemp plant makes this.
What is hash and marijuana
What are the dangers in substance abuse?
Diseases, lose of control, synergistic affect, withdraw, addiction, DEATHS
Using cannabis can cause brain damage and addiction. True of False?
TRUE
What do stimulants do?
Speeds up central nervous system
What are the side affects of hallucinogens?
What are the side affects of hallucinogens? It messes with your senses like sight, touch, hearing, and smell
What are a few types of psychoactive drugs?
Stimulants, depressants, narcotics, and hallucinogens
What is bad about teen drug trends? (hint: the age of the user)
addiction can be easier because of the brain development
Substances that cause your body and brain to slow down are called what?
Depressants
What is in meth?
Ingredients: medicine, plastic, antifreeze, and battery acid
What are the side affects of designer drugs?
What are the side affects of designer drugs? Fast heart rate, change in blood, and strange behavior are the side affects
What are inhalants used before?
They are used before switching to "hard core drugs"
What is the most commonly used drug among teens?
What is marijuana