Marijuana
What is the substance in Marijuana that causes the "high"?
THC - Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
True or false? All ingredients to make meth are available in local stores?
True!
What is BAC or BAL?
Blood Alcohol Concentration Blood Alcohol Level
What is cocaine made from?
coca plant leaves in South America
Xanax is usually prescribed for what mental health diagnosis? What else could it be prescribed for?
Anxiety is the most common
sleep disorder, depression, and in some cases, seizures (off-label uses)
What is the most commonly prescribed opioid in the US?
Vicodin - hydrocodone
What method of using Marijuana allows for the quickest absorption?
Smoking it - THC quickly passes from the lungs to the bloodstream. The blood then carries the chemical to the brain and other organs.
What is the drug family meth is categorized under?
Amphetamines
The type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages
Ethanol
Why is crack cocaine called crack?
refers to the crackling sound of the rock as it's heated.
What are the two most common drug combinations (with Xanax) found in emergency room patients?
Alcohol and opioids
The continued need for the effects of a drug even though those effects harm the body, mind, and relationships is called what?
Drug Dependence
What is Marijuana made out of?
Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant
What are the three forms methamphetamine can come in?
Pill, powder, or crystal.
What is the life-threatening disease, that destroys liver tissue and replaces it with scar tissue due to long-term alcohol use?
Cirrhosis of the liver
How do people use cocaine?
People snort cocaine powder through the nose, or they 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.
How does Xanax work in the body?
It suppresses the central nervous system to relieve stress rapidly
What are different types of opioids?
Morphine, heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone (Oxycontin), codeine (cough syrup), hydrocodone (Vicodin)
As of April 2023, how many states (plus DC) have legalized small amounts of Marijuana for adult recreation? 17, 22, 25, or 28?
21 states (and the District of Columbia)
Most of the Methamphetamine in the USA is produced in this country and by this type of organization.
By Transactional criminal organizations (TCO) in Mexico
SURPRISE! not alcohol question
What do drug dealers mix into Cocaine to increase profits?
cornstarch, talcum powder, or flour
They may also mix it with other drugs such as the stimulant amphetamine, or synthetic opioids, including fentanyl
How do people use crack cocaine?
The crystal is heated to produce vapors that are inhaled into the lungs.
Some people also smoke Crack by sprinkling it on marijuana or tobacco, and smoke it like a cigarette.
Why is a combination of Xanax and Alcohol deadly?
Alcohol and Xanax are a particularly dangerous combination, as both are depressants and intensify the effects of the other. This could cause potentially fatal outcomes such as cardiac arrest, a loss of consciousness, or respiratory failure.
What is a safe injection site?
A medically supervised facility where people can inject drugs in a clean and safe environment
What are some street names for Marijuana and how can Marijuana be consumed?
Weed, Pot, Reefer, Grass, Dope, Mary Jane, Hash, Skunk, Blunt, Ganja, Roach, etc. Smoked (joints, blunts, bongs, vaped, dabbing), or mixed/infused into food (edibles) and drinks.
Why was methamphetamine first created?
A Japanese chemist first synthesized methamphetamine—also called meth, crank, crystal meth or speed—from another stimulant in 1893. Methamphetamine was used early on as a medical treatment for narcolepsy, asthma and as a weight-loss drug. During World War II, the Allies and Axis powers both used the drug to keep troops awake. After the war, meth use increased dramatically, even after it was outlawed by the United States in 1970.
SURPRISE! not alcohol question
According to rat studies, early exposure to this substance creates an increased likelihood of enhanced responses to other addictive substances and engaging in addictive behaviors.
THC
What are the long-term effects of cocaine based on the method of use; snorting, smoking, consuming by mouth, or needle injection?
snorting: loss of smell, nosebleeds, frequent runny nose, and problems with swallowing
smoking: cough, asthma, respiratory distress, and higher risk of infections like pneumonia
consuming by mouth: severe bowel decay from reduced blood flow
needle injection: higher risk for contracting HIV, hepatitis C, and other bloodborne diseases, skin or soft tissue infections, as well as scarring or collapsed veins
What is the difference between prescription drugs and OTC drugs?
1. An OTC is a drug that people can buy without a physician's prescription 2. A prescription drug is a medication that can only be obtained with a written order from a physician.
What is Pharmaceutical fentanyl and what forms does it come in?
prescribed by doctors to treat severe pain. It is available as a lozenge, pill, nasal/sublingual spray, transdermal patch, or as an injection.