Health - 8 (Gateway Drugs)

Gateway Drugs

Legal drugs that can be accessed by anyone at any age, such as cigarettes and consumable alcohol, which can lead to addiction and health problems.

Cigarette

A cylindrical roll wrapped in paper containing shredded or ground tobacco, which has nicotine and other harmful chemicals.

Harmful effects of cigarettes

Includes bad odor, bad breath, tooth decay, different types of cancer, addiction, and poor academic performance.

Vaping

The act of inhaling vapor from an electronic cigarette or vape, which often contains nicotine.

Harmful effects of vaping

Includes poor concentration, lung and heart damage, and an increased risk of trying cigarettes or illegal drugs.

Alcohol

A substance found in drinks like beer, wine, and liquor that slows down body reactions and affects the brain.

Ethanol

The type of alcohol intended for beverage drinks.

Isopropyl

A type of alcohol used in laboratories that is poisonous and fatal if ingested.

Methanol

A poisonous alcohol that can damage the body, cause blindness, and lead to death.

Snuff

A powdered form of tobacco that can be inhaled or placed between the cheek and gum.

Bidis

Unfiltered cigarettes wrapped in tobacco leaves with thread, often flavored and appealing to teenagers.

Fermentation

A process to extract alcohol from plants or fruits, commonly used to produce most alcoholic beverages.

Intoxication

The physical and mental changes occurring in the body of an alcohol drinker.

Hangover

The uncomfortable physical effects caused by alcohol use.

Nicotiana Tabacum

The scientific name for tobacco.

Prevention of Gateway Drug Use

Involves strategies like confidently saying no to drugs and choosing healthy alternatives like sports and hobbies.