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Cigarette

A device that heats a liquid to create an aerosol for inhalation, often containing nicotine.

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Stimulants

Drugs that increase activity in the central nervous system (CNS), boosting energy and alertness.

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Depressants

Substances that slow down CNS activity, inducing relaxation or drowsiness.

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Nicotine

A highly addictive stimulant found in tobacco and e-cigarettes.

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Anabolic Steroid

Synthetic substances similar to testosterone, used to build muscle mass.

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Drug

Any substance that alters the body’s normal functioning.

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Medication

Drugs prescribed to treat or prevent diseases.

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Dietary Supplement

Products taken to supplement the diet, like vitamins or minerals.

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CNS (Central Nervous System)

Comprises the brain and spinal cord, controlling most body functions.

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Marijuana

A psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant, often used recreationally or medicinally.

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Cocaine

A powerful stimulant drug derived from coca leaves.

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Tobacco

A plant whose leaves are smoked or chewed, containing nicotine.

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Hallucinogens

Drugs that alter perception, mood, and thought.

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Narcotics

Drugs that relieve pain and induce sleep, often opioids.

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Ecstasy

A synthetic drug with stimulant and hallucinogenic effects.

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Methamphetamine

A potent stimulant affecting the CNS.

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Club Drugs

Substances often used recreationally in social settings, like MDMA.

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Inhalants

Substances inhaled to produce mind-altering effects.

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OTC (Over-the-Counter)

Medications available without a prescription.

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JUUL and Nicotine

Many JUUL users 2/3 didn’t know it always contains nicotine. A single JUUL pod can contain as much nicotine as a pack of cigarettes.

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Overdose Symptoms (Minor/Initial)

Nausea, confusion, drowsiness.

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Overdose Symptoms (Major/Acute)

Seizures, respiratory failure, unconsciousness.

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Effects of Stimulants

Increase CNS activity, enhancing alertness and energy.

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Effects of Depressants

Decrease CNS activity, promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety.

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Effects of Nicotine

Increases heart rate and blood pressure, alters brain chemistry, leading to addiction.

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Effects of Anabolic Steroids

Increases muscle mass and strength, causes hormonal imbalances, leads to liver damage and cardiovascular issues.

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Effects of Marijuana

Impairs short-term memory, alters judgment and coordination, can cause anxiety or paranoia.

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Effects of Methamphetamine

Increases energy and euphoria, causes rapid heart rate and high blood pressure, leads to severe dental problems ('meth mouth').

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Effects of Hallucinogens

Distorts perception of reality, causes mood swings, can lead to long-term psychological effects.

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Effects of Inhalants

Causes dizziness and euphoria, leads to nausea and headaches, can result in sudden sniffing death syndrome.

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Most Common and Addictive Drug for Young People

Nicotine, especially through vaping, is highly addictive and prevalent among youth.

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Examples of Stimulants

Cocaine, methamphetamine.

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Examples of Depressants

Alcohol, benzodiazepines.

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Examples of Hallucinogens

LSD, psilocybin.

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Examples of Inhalants

Glue, paint thinner.

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Example of Club Drug

MDMA (Ecstasy).