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Alcohol, Tobacco & Drugs
By Barb Stephens



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Identify the symptoms and/or effects of abuse for Alcohol (A), Tobacco (T) or Drugs (D).

1. ___ Shortened memory
2. ___ Slows down the brain
3. ___ Causes lung cancer
4. ___ Loss of motivation
5. ___ Slows down the body
6. ___ Causes heart disease
7. ___ Less will power
8. ___ Makes people see double
9. ___ Can't breathe deeply
10. ___ Tendency to drop out of sports, school, family
11. ___ Can damage the liver
12. ___ Irritates eyes, making them red and sore
13. ___ Lack of concentration
14. ___ Can make people do things they wouldn't consider when they're sober
15. ___ Stains teeth and fingers
16. ___ Causes poor judgement


Answers:
Alcohol: 2, 5, 8, 11, 14
Drugs: 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16
Tobacco: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15


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