General Facts
What is an illicit (rather than a licit) drug? Provide 2 examples
Illicit drugs are illegal under all circumstances
What percentage of 15 year olds have never used cannabis? 55%, 67% or 82%
82%
Is alcohol a depressant ,a stimulant or an hallucinogen?
Alcohol is a depressant
Is cannabis a stimulant, depressant or hallucinogen?
Depressant
Which is more habit-forming – smoking cigarettes or vaping nicotine?
Nicotine in any form is highly addictive, and many who start using one form of nicotine transition to another.
What is the major effect that a depressant can have on the body?
It slows down reactions or messages to and from the brain
Do you think that more or less than one-half of 15 year olds would have drunk alcohol in the past week?
Less - 39%
List two ways alcohol can be bad for health in long term
Increased risk of cancer, risk of stroke and heart disease. Increased blood pressure. Deterioration of heart muscle. Can cause liver disease
Name three common forms of cannabis
Marijuana, Hashish, Hashish oil
Is vaping bad for you even if it’s just flavoring?
Research shows that many teens and young adults don’t realize that the flavors they use actually can contain nicotine, an addictive compound found in tobacco. Many vapes also contain propylene glycol, glycerin, chemical flavorings, and other compounds with unknown health effects. As a result, people who vape—even just flavoring—may inhale and ingest potentially harmful chemicals.
Name two stimulants
Caffeine, Nicotine, Cocaine, Amphetamines, ecstasy
Which drug is responsible for causing most deaths in young people?
Alcohol
How many glasses (ounces) of wine, beer, hard liquor make up a standard drink?
Mixing cannabis and alcohol can increase negative effects such as pain, panic, anxiety and nausea. True or False?
True
How much nicotine is in one JUUL e-cigarettes?
A single JUUL pod contains as much nicotine as a pack of 20 regular cigarettes
Name two hallucinogens
Cannabis, Ecstasy, LSD
How many teens vape? (US based statistic)
Close to 1 in 5 (19.6%) U.S. high-school students and 1 in 21 (4.7%) middle schoolers currently vape as of 2020.1
Is there anything you can do to speed up the process of sobering up? Why or why not?
No. You will not sober up until the alcohol in your blood has been filtered through your liver.
What is "Greening out"
‘Greening out’ refers to a situation where people
feel sick after smoking cannabis. They can go pale
and sweaty, feel dizzy, nauseous and may even
start vomiting. They usually feel they have to lie
down straight away.
What are signs of vaping use?
What is BAC?
BAC is short for Blood Alcohol Concentration. It refers to the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream.
What percentage of teens account for all overdoses?
11.2% of overdose deaths are aged 15 to 24 years.
How long does it take your liver to process one standard drink?
One hour
What are some of the major effects of cannabis in small and large amounts?
Cannabis is a depressant and slows down reactions. In small amounts, it can lower inhibitions and enhance sensory perceptions. It can cause people to be disorients, confused, anxious, and paranoid. In large amounts it can have hallucinogenic effects and distort perceptions
What chemicals may be contained in a vape?
Nicotine, formaldehyde, chemicals used to create flavors, acrolein, and acetaldehyde. Possibly metal particles like chromium, nickel, lead, tin and aluminum