Tobacco
What is another name for secondhand smoke?
Environmental tobacco smoke
What are the effects of alcohol on the brain?
difficult walking, blurred vision, slurred speech, slow reaction times, and impaired memory
what age do people get addictied to drugs?
there is no specific age but teens are more vulnerable to get addicted that others. it all depends on the person though.
What are e-cigarettes?
electric cigarettes that have nicotine in them
what could help bring down alcohol?
coffee and/or a cold shower may help a little but mostly just time.
what are some behavioral symptoms of drug abuse?
depression, lethargy, increased aggression, change in personality, etc
How do tar and smoke get stuck in your lungs?
When a cigarette is burning, the chemicals start to melt together to form tar. Tar is very sticky, and it coats the lungs like syrup. That can make it harder to breathe.
Why does alcohol cause a hangover?
Alcohol or its breakdown products promote dehydration, irritate the stomach, decrease dilation of blood vessels, disrupt sleep, and increase the level of inflammatory chemicals in the body
what is marijuana considered as?
the gateway drug
How long does it take for your lungs to get better after you quit smoking?
Your lungs start to get healthier as soon as you stop but it take about two weeks to return to normal
what is a standard drink in the U.S equal to?
14.0 grams
why do people start drugs?
to feel better, to feel good, and because other people (like friends) do drugs.
How many deaths happen from tobacco smoke per year?
480,000 per year
how many drinks is concidered heavy drinking?
8-15 (or more) drinks per week
how many people use drugs in the U.S?
about 208 million people