Current Drug Trends

The Ferrari

100

______________ is a reason people might use drugs. 

What is: (any one of these)

- It feels good (positive rewards)     -To fit in

-To relax                                    -To feel Better

-Have Fun                                - To Self Medicate

-Curiosity                          -Because they want to 

200

This stage of addiction is characterized by:

Trying a drug or alcohol for the first time

a numbing of feelings, an alternative to how one usually feels

Possibly temporary relief of physical or emotional discomfort

What is experimentation

300

The stage of addiction that is characterized by 

Person loses control over making choices of using alcohol or other drugs

They can no longer deal with their own feelings

Will keep using no matter the consequences 

What is dependency

400

Which of these are considered drug abuse

A.) Taking someone elses prescription medication

B.)Taking a prescription medication to get high

C.) Taking a prescription medication in a way other than prescribed.

D.)All of the above

What is D.) All of the above 

500

Dopamine is 

A neurotransmitter, used by the brain. Your body makes it.  It is also sometimes called a chemical messenger.   It plays a role in the ability to feel good, joy, happy, pleasure

The Rolls Royce

100

Americas drug of choice. Most abused mind altering drug.  

What is alcohol

200

A 40 oz. beer is a standard size drink.  True or False

What is false.  A standard size beer is 12 oz. 

300

It take this long for a standard size drink to be metabolized by the body.  

What is one hour

400

This is why a police officer will make a driver walk a line if they suspect the person has been drinking.  

What is alcohol effects a persons balance.  A person under the influence of alcohol is more unstable in their balance than person not under the influence of alcohol. 

500

If you have family that have had dependency issues, this is what that might mean for you. 

It means that it is possible that you carry the gene for addiction and dependency and your body will respond to drugs and alcohol on a different level than someone who may not carry this gene

The Camaro

100

This is a drug that is categorized as an opioid.  

What is: (any one of these)

Heroin

Oxycontin

Norco

Methadone  

200

Marijuana is categorized as a:

A.) Stimulant                   D.) Hallucinogen

B.)Depressant                  E.) Anabolic Steroid

C.) Opioid                        F.) A class of its own

What is F.) A Class of its own 

It has stimulant, depressant and hallucinogenic effects on the body 

300

This is the ingredient in marijuana that produces the psychoactive effect on a persons mind.  

What is THC (Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol)

400

__________ is a symptom of marijuana withdrawal.  

What is: (any one of these) 

Internal Unrest - Restless       Nausea 

Tremors                               Vomiting

Heart Palpitations                Depression 

Headaches                          Mood Changes 

500

This is why marijuana use has a greater effect on someone under the age of 25.  

What is because the brain of a person under 25 years old is still developing and marijuana use keeps the brain from developing to full capacity...to its full potential.