Substance Abuse

Tobacco causes more deaths than murders, car accidents, and HIV/AIDS combined.

• True
• False

The addictive chemical found in tobacco products is nicotine.

• True
• False

Tobacco contains several known carcinogens, which are chemicals used to treat cancer.

• True
• False

Smokeless tobacco products do not contain tar and are therefore a safe alternative to smoking.

• True
• False

Vapor from e-cigarettes does not contain any harmful chemicals.

• True
• False

The legal drinking age in the U.S. is 18.

• True
• False

Alcohol use can significantly impair the user's judgement, coordination, and emotions.

• True
• False

Excessive alcohol use can lead to cirrhosis, a condition where the lungs become scarred and damaged.

• True
• False

Drinking alcohol in moderation as a teenager does not affect the development of the brain.

• True
• False

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a temporary disorder caused by drinking while pregnant.

• True
• False