Gateway Drugs

• Gateway drug


  Drugs used to abuse substances. These drugs are not really drugs but they open up the body system to become addictive
• Caffeine


  A stimulant found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate, and some medicine. Stimulants increase physical activity
• Coffee


  • The amount of caffeine varies depending on the strength of the brand of the coffee. Espresso is the strongest type of coffee
• Chocolate


  • Chocolate contains caffeine. The amount of caffeine varies depending on the brand and type of chocolate
• Tea


  • Different brands of tea contains different levels of caffeine. For example, a single bag of tea contains the same amount of caffeine as instant coffee which is 50mg per cup
• Soft Drink


  • Soft drink contain large amounts of caffeine. Cola is the most popular source of caffeine
• Tobacco


  Tobacco contains nicotine. It is an addictive habit-forming drug
• Alcohol


  In the body, it acts as a powerful depressant. Depressants are drugs used to slow down the body's functions
• Types of Alcohol


  • Ethyl Alcohol - Beverages and drugs
  • Isopropyl - Combine with water
  • Grain Alcohol - Mash produced from corn
  • Methyl - From woods
  • Denature - Industrial purposes
• Nicotine


  Is an addictive and one of the most strongest poisons known to a man
• Tar


  Is a dark sticky produced when tobacco or cigarette is burned
• Carbon Monoxide


  Is the poisonous chemical gas released from burning cigarettes
• Life skills


  Refer to your ability to mingle with your friends
• Verbal Communication


  Skill is important in communicating
• Interpersonal Intelligence


  Is the ability to know of a persons essential skills in dealing with people
• Organizing groups


  A good leader has essential skills to influence others
• Personal connection


  It is easy to recognize and respond
• Social Analysis


  It is being able to detect and have insights