Marijuana
True or False?
Only Female cannabis plants get you high.
True. Marijuana growers want to cultivate female plants because the female plant produces buds that can be harvested for their potent effects. The bud contains high levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the psychoactive compound in cannabis responsible for the effects of being “high”.
What are some other terms used to describe Cocaine?
Crack, Snow, Blow, Big C, Flake, Marching Powder, Nose Candy, Freebase, Rock, etc.
What is an inhalant?
An inhalant is usually a liquid or gas that was never meant to be used as a drug. Examples include colored marker, gas in cans of whipped cream or other spray cans, white out, paint thinner, propane.
Why are prescription drugs becoming more commonly abused?
Ease of access, being over prescribed, sharing of drugs, malpractice, becoming addicted due to improper use, etc.
What perceptions are altered from hallucinogens?
Sight, Sound, Feeling, and judgement of time
Aside from the word Marijuana, name some other terms used to describe marijuana?
Pot, Grass, Weed, Herb, Mary Jane, Hemp, Skunkweed, Chronic, Joints, etc
How do people use cocaine?
People snort cocaine powder through the nose or rub it into their gums. Others dissolve the powder and inject it into the bloodstream. Some people inject a combination of cocaine and heroin, called a Speedball.
Another popular method of use is to smoke cocaine that has been processed to make a rock crystal (also called "freebase cocaine"). The crystal is heated to produce vapors that are inhaled into the lungs. This form of cocaine is called Crack, which refers to the crackling sound of the rock as it's heated. Some people also smoke Crack by sprinkling it on marijuana or tobacco, and smoke it like a cigarette.
Cocaine DrugFacts | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (nih.gov)
True or False?
Inhalants are not as dangerous as other types of drugs.
False - Many Inhalants are just as dangerous and sometimes even more dangerous as other drugs.
What are Opioids?
This is the official name for a group of drugs that are usually prescribed becasue they help to relieve pain. Examples include Morphine Codeine, oxycodone propoxyphene hydrocodone and hydormophone.
True or False?
Hallucinogens can also cause changes with emotions, memory and judgement.
True
Is marijuana an addictive drug?
While most doctors and scientists don't consider marijuana physically addictive, it can still be psychologically addictive and habit forming.
What is the difference between cocaine and crack?
Cocaine is a drug that comes from the leaves of the coca plan, usually grown in Central or South America. It is a white powder. Crack is cocaine that has been processed until it looks like little chunks of crystal or ice and it usually smoked. The name "Crack" comes from the crackling sound it makes when it is smoked.
Can using inhalants be deadly?
Sniffing highly concentrated amounts of the chemicals in solvents or aerosol sprays can cause immediate heart failure and death within minutes. This is known as "sudden sniffing death" and is usually connected with the abuse of butane, propane and chemicals in aerosols.
What are some risks that occur from abusing Opioids?
Taking a large single dose could cause severe breathing problems or be fatal. Users develop a tolerance, and need more of the drug to get the same effect. Stopping use of these drugs can cause withdrawal symptoms that include restlessness, muscle pain, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting cold flashes with goosebumps, and involuntary leg movements
What are two different types of hallucinogens?
LSD - Lysergic acid diethylamide - a powerful drug made with a chemical found in fungus that grows on grains. It is often found as pieces of thin paper sprayed with the drug which is eaten. It can also be found in liquid or gelatin form.
PCP - Phencyclidine- Initially developed as an aesthetic for medical use that was discontinued due to many negative effects. It is a white crystalline powder that can be dissolved in water. It can be mixed with other things to create different colors. It can be snorted as a powder, swallowed as a pill, or sprayed on cigarettes and smoked
What are some health risks people may experience after marijuana use?
Memory and learning problems, Difficulty thinking, increased heart rate, possible increased risk of cancer, increased risk of pneumonia, coughing, wheezing and other breathing problems, increased risk of infections
What are some big health risks that people can experience from using cocaine?
Nosebleeds and damage to the tissue in the nose, increased temperature, heart rate and blood pressure, cardiac arrest, seizures, respiratory arrest
What are some negative experiences someone can experience from using inhalants?
Intoxication or high, headache, muscle weakness, stomach pain, nausea, violent behavior, mood swings, numbness in hands and/or feet, a spasms in the limbs, fatigue hearing loss, loss of coordination, passing out
True or False?
Ritalin is another prescription medication that acts as a stimulant when its abused. Withdrawal from this drug can lead to severe depression.
True
What are health risks that can come from using LSD?
Increased heart rate and blood pressure.
Long lasting mental health issues like schizophrenia or depression.
"LSD Flashbacks" - an experience in which the effects of the drugs come back at a later date randomly.
What are legal consequences for anyone under the age of 21 in Virginia if found possessing marijuana?
According to § 4.1-1105.1., any person under the age of 21 years old who is found to have consumed or possessed marijuana is subject to a civil penalty of no more than $25 and shall be ordered to enter a substance abuse treatment or education program or both, if available, that in the opinion of the court best suits the needs of the accused.
What do people usually experience when using cocaine?
Euphoria or a rush of well-being, temporarily increased energy, dilated pupils, insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, irritability, aggression, paranoia
What are some serious health risks that can result from using inhalants?
Permanent hearing loss, damage to nervous system, brain damage, blood oxygen depletion, liver damage, kidney damage, heart failure, suffocation, death
What are some health risks from abusing Ritalin?
Changes in heart rate and blood pressure, digestive problems, malnutrition, muscle twitching and tremors, fever, convulsions, dangerously irregular heartbeats and breathing.
What are big health risks that can come from using PCP?
Memory loss, Problems with thinking and speech, problems with motor skills, depression weight loss, mood disorders, siezures, coma, death, increased aggression, panic, confusion, suicide