Drugs and the Body
What are the four methods drugs and substances can enter the body?
What is "Inhalants, Digestion, IV, and Absorption"
What two things happen to our blood when we consume alcohol?
What is "decrease in oxygen levels" and "increase poison"
What is the main neurotransmitter impacted by cannabis use?
What is "dopamine"
What is the most addictive substance on the planet?
What is "Nicotine"
What is the first body part used for filtration of "poison" ?
What is "Liver"
*detoxification center of the body
List two reasons why energy drinks mixed with alcohol are dangerous.
What is "carbonation and caffeine"
*Carbonation increases alcohol absorption
*Caffeine provides you with a false sense of alertness
Provide one positive and one negative for having cannabis legal in Manitoba.
What is
- more control over product (lacing, thc levels)
- "gateway"
- more acceptable
- socially acceptable
My friend's uncle in Victoria kept breaking _______ because of ________ use.
What is "bones and alcohol"
During drug testing what is a method used for tracing illegal substance use?
What is "urine sample"
What is one immediate thing can you do to assist a friend who has passed out from an overconsumption of alcohol.
What is
- "put into recovery position"
- "call parents/guardians"
- "Dial 911"
- "Do not leave their side until help has arrived"
What was the percentage of THC in cannabis in the 1970's vs. present day (on the "streets")
What is "7-10% vs. 28%"
Give one reason why the inmate we talked about was questioned by security upon arrival at the prison.
What is "the urine sample stated he was pregnant"
Aside from physical effects, what are four ways in which your body can be impacted by drugs and substance use.
What is
- social relationships
- work
- altered mood
- dependency
- financial well being
- motivation levels
Typically, why can males consume more alcohol then females?
What is "larger muscle mass"
What are two ways in which cannabis use can negatively impact your sports performance?
What is
* - increase anxiety/aggression/paranoia
- will not receive natural endorphins
- respiratory system will become compromised
At what age does your brain fully develop?
What is "25"
*Before this age drugs and substance use can impact the way in which our brain develops