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Cigarette
A device that heats a liquid to create an aerosol for inhalation, often containing nicotine.
Stimulants
Drugs that increase activity in the central nervous system (CNS), boosting energy and alertness.
Depressants
Substances that slow down CNS activity, inducing relaxation or drowsiness.
Nicotine
A highly addictive stimulant found in tobacco and e-cigarettes.
Anabolic Steroid
Synthetic substances similar to testosterone, used to build muscle mass.
Drug
Any substance that alters the body’s normal functioning.
Medication
Drugs prescribed to treat or prevent diseases.
Dietary Supplement
Products taken to supplement the diet, like vitamins or minerals.
CNS (Central Nervous System)
Comprises the brain and spinal cord, controlling most body functions.
Marijuana
A psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant, often used recreationally or medicinally.
Cocaine
A powerful stimulant drug derived from coca leaves.
Tobacco
A plant whose leaves are smoked or chewed, containing nicotine.
Hallucinogens
Drugs that alter perception, mood, and thought.
Narcotics
Drugs that relieve pain and induce sleep, often opioids.
Ecstasy
A synthetic drug with stimulant and hallucinogenic effects.
Methamphetamine
A potent stimulant affecting the CNS.
Club Drugs
Substances often used recreationally in social settings, like MDMA.
Inhalants
Substances inhaled to produce mind-altering effects.
OTC (Over-the-Counter)
Medications available without a prescription.
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.
Overdose Symptoms (Minor/Initial)
Nausea, confusion, drowsiness.
Overdose Symptoms (Major/Acute)
Seizures, respiratory failure, unconsciousness.
Effects of Stimulants
Increase CNS activity, enhancing alertness and energy.
Effects of Depressants
Decrease CNS activity, promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety.
Effects of Nicotine
Increases heart rate and blood pressure, alters brain chemistry, leading to addiction.
Effects of Anabolic Steroids
Increases muscle mass and strength, causes hormonal imbalances, leads to liver damage and cardiovascular issues.
Effects of Marijuana
Impairs short-term memory, alters judgment and coordination, can cause anxiety or paranoia.
Effects of Methamphetamine
Increases energy and euphoria, causes rapid heart rate and high blood pressure, leads to severe dental problems ('meth mouth').
Effects of Hallucinogens
Distorts perception of reality, causes mood swings, can lead to long-term psychological effects.
Effects of Inhalants
Causes dizziness and euphoria, leads to nausea and headaches, can result in sudden sniffing death syndrome.
Most Common and Addictive Drug for Young People
Nicotine, especially through vaping, is highly addictive and prevalent among youth.
Examples of Stimulants
Cocaine, methamphetamine.
Examples of Depressants
Alcohol, benzodiazepines.
Examples of Hallucinogens
LSD, psilocybin.
Examples of Inhalants
Glue, paint thinner.
Example of Club Drug
MDMA (Ecstasy).