Fast Facts
In Canada what is the legal amount of marijuana that a person without a prescription can have?
Zero. Possession of marijuana without a prescription is illegal in Canada.
How could taking someone else's prescription medication be harmful?
it can have a very different effect on the person for whom it wasn't prescribed. Some medications can be dangerous at higher doses which someone may not be aware of. Certain prescription medication can be harmful if mixed with alcohol or medication. Also, someone may have a dangerous allergy to something in the medication.
name 3 reasons why some teens use substances and 3 reasons why some don't.
stress, experimenting, curious, peer pressure, fun
Why don't teens use? Religion, no access, side effects, risks
Name 3 things that can reduce the harm of using illegal drugs.
start with a small dose, know your dealer, buddy system, dont mix substances.
What percentage of high school youth report having at least one alcoholic drink within the past month?
25%/35%/45%
25% of students according to the 2012/13 Youth Health Survey
What are 3 side effects of using ecstasy?
Jaw clenching, teeth grinding, enlarged pupils, nausea, tightened muscles, sweating, chills, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure and body temperature, dehydration, shaking, next day sleepiness.
What 2 substances account for the majority of deaths in the western world?
alcohol and tobacco
What can you do to help if someone is having a bad trip on a hallucinogen.
Take the person to a quiet surrounding where they feel comfortable, find a friend who can reassure them (talk them down). stay with them/find someone who can, validate their panic, stress to them that their panic will wear off in a few hours (or sooner), call an ambulance if their condition worsens.
What does alcohol do to your body temperature?
It lowers it. When alcohol reaches your bloodstream, it causes your small blood vessels to expand. That increases the flow of blood in your body. Although you may feel warm, your body temperature actually drops. This is why it is not a good idea to drink alcohol to "warm up" when you are exposed to cold air or water. It slows down the heart rate and dilates blood vessels, which can make you feel warmer but increases the risk of hypothermia.
What is often a major factor as to whether someone will have a good or bad experience when taking a hallucinogen?
set and setting. how they are feeling before they take the substance and if they trust their surroundings and the people they are with.
When and why would someone use the recovery position?
when someone is passed out after drinking alcohol or using other substances and they can't wake up.
Name 3 things that can reduce the harm of using injection drugs.
always use new needles, dont share, dont use the same spot on the body (rotate injection sites), start with smaller amounts, dont mix an upper with a downer