Tobacco
What influences a teen's decision about tobacco usage?
Family, friends, AND the media
What is alcohol?
A depressant
Medicine sold legally in pharmacies and other stores without a Doctor's prescription is called...?
Over-the-counter-drug
What chemical found in tobacco makes it very addicting?
Nicotine
What is not a risk associated with underage drinking?
Cancer
What is it called when a drug is intentionally being used improperly or unsafely?
Drug abuse
What is tobacco when it is chewed, placed between the lower lip and teeth, or sniffed through the nose?
Smokeless tobacco
What is the period of time when a drinker cannot recall?
Blackout
What mood alternating drug affects brain activity?
Psychoactive drug
What is not a short-term effect of nicotine?
Shortness of breath
What factors affect a person's BAC?
Rate of consumption, gender, amount of food in the stomach.
What illegal drugs are contaminated with chemicals that may be harmful or cause dangerous drug interactions?
Impurities
What is nicotine classified as?
What happens to a person when their BAC is between .04-.06?
Impaired judgement and reaction time
What illegal drug is the most used drug in the United States and is known as "gateway" drug?
Marijuana