Types of Substances
What is Marijuana?
A drug from the Cannabis plant.
Define experimentation
The first time an individual uses a substance
What is the legal age to purchase tobacco products in NYC?
21
Most prevention efforts usually focus on _______ and _______.
Children and adolescents
What can happen if you are caught with drugs?
You can be arrested
What is Heroin?
A highly addictive drug that is usually injected.
Define recreational use
The use of substances every so often for fun
What is the main ingredient in cigarettes?
Tobacco
Prevention measures start at ______.
Home
What does an addict go through after they stop taking drugs?
Withdrawl
What is Lean?
A recreational drug beverage, prepared by combining prescription-grade cough syrup with a soft drink and hard candy.
Define frequent use
Regular use of a substance
Drinking a lot of alcohol at one time can lead to ______.
a coma or alcohol poisoning
What is "I don't want to"?
One way to refuse someone asking you to engage in substance use
Who is affected when someone abuses drugs?
The user, their family, their co-workers, their friends, and their community
What is MDMA aka "Molly"?
A popular rave drug, capsule or powder, used at nightclubs and festivals.
Define substance abuse
Constantly using a substance to deal with good and bad situations
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the minimum length of time a person should stay in treatment?
90 days
What are the top three strategies that prevent drug use amongst youth?
Engaging in more activities, having a mentor, and joining a prevention program
What are two forms of treatment?
Rehab and inpatient therapy
What is cocaine?
A powerfully addictive stimulant drug commonly snorted, inhaled, or dissolved and injected; made from the leaves of the coca plant.
Define addiction
When someone is dependent on a substance and continues to crave it uncontrollably
Approximately ___% of alcohol is absorbed through the stomach.
20
What are fun, challenging, and structured activities for substance abusers?
Positive alternatives
If an individual constantly uses or abuses drugs, what will decline?
Their health