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100
According to reports, how many people nationwide suffer from drug/alcohol abuse issues?
Roughly 20 million.
100
All drugs cause damage to this organ.
Brain.
100
One way to refuse to abuse is to "just say __"
NO!!!
100
True or False: The most teens do NOT smoke.
False...
200
Every day, how many people die of smoking-related diseases in the US?
Roughly 1,200.
200
Chewing tobacco can cause this type of cancer.
Oral.
200
This occurs when a person cannot stop using a substance.
Addiction
200
This is the #1 reason why teens misuse drugs.
Stress.
300
How many lives does underage drinking claim per year in the US?
Roughly 4,700.
300
What percent of individuals with an untreated substance use disorder commit suicide?
45%
300
This is the highly addictive drug found in tobacco products.
Nicotine.
300
This is the first stage of addiction.
Experimentation.
400
What percent of the nation's alcohol is consumed by underage drinkers?
11.04%
400
Smoking is the ___ cause of __________ deaths in the US.
#1, preventable.
400
These drugs can only be used with your doctor's consent.
Prescription Drugs
400
Drinking alcohol to the point of a person passing out is called?
Alcohol Poisoning.
500
What is the average annual US total cost related to drug abuse? (Includes expenses in health care, loss of earnings, crime/accidents, etc. that arise as a result of substance abuse)
According to the NIDA, the total cost adds up to roughly 484 BILLION dollars!
500
What is the neurotransmitter that drugs release in the brain that can change how the brain does its jobs?
Dopamine.
500
This type of drug can cause a person to see or hear things that are not real.
A Hallucinogen.
500
Name three ways drugs can enter the human body.
Injection, inhalation, and ingestion.