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Tobacco
Alcohol
Other Drugs
Marijuana
Misc.
100
A mixture of smoke given off by the burning end of tobacco products and the smoke exhaled by smokers.
Secondhand smoke
100
What is the legal BAC limit in Maryland?
.08% or lower
100
This type of drug reduces pain.
Narcotic
100
The length of time that marijuana stay in the body.
1 month
100
Is marijuana approved by the FDA to be used as a medicine?
No
200
The addictive drug found in tobacco leaves.
Nicotine
200
Alcohol belongs to a group of drugs known as
Depressants
200
Depressants will do what to the CNS?
Decrease the CNS.
200
This is the mind-altering chemical in marijuana.
THC
200
In this stage of addiction, the person has learned that drugs produce good feelings and they start to plan drug use.
Stage 2: Seeking the Mood Swing
300
What is a main health risk of smokeless tobacco?
Oral cancer, cavities, gum disease
300
Drinking five or more (4 or more for women) alcoholic drinks at one time.
Binge Drinking
300
Taking a drug deliberately in order to feel "buzzed" or "high" is known as
Drug abuse
300
A person who has "Amotivational Syndrome" will act
act very lazy; in not motivated
300
Give one example of a support group that is available for an addict or family member/friend of an addict.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, Al-Anon, or Alateen
400
Needing to smoke more cigarettes throughout the length of a day in order to achieve the same effect.
Tolerance
400
The state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced.
Intoxication
400
What are two examples of drug withdrawal?
nervousness, insomnia, severe headaches, vomiting, chills, and cramps
400
How many teens who use marijuana regularly become addicted to marijuana?
1 in 6
400
Social consequences affect the drug user's
relationship with people
500
A product that delivers small amounts of nicotine into the user’s system while he or she is trying to quit the tobacco habit.
Nicotine Substitution
500
Cirrhosis, addiction, and brain damage are all ________ effects of alcohol abuse.
Long-term
500
Drugs in this category cause people to see and hear things that aren't there
Hallucinogens
500
What is the main reason doctors are hesitant to prescribe marijuana?
They are worried it hasn't been studied enough.
500
What is the first step in the decision-making model?
Give thought to the decision or problem. Summarize the situation.