Vaping-related
This stimulant is the primary drug in tobacco products
Nicotine
Heroin is made from this type of plant
poppy plant
Adderall is considered to be this type of drug
a Stimulant (or amphetamine)
Drinking 4 to 5 drinks in a single sitting is considered this
Binge drinking
What is one coping strategy to deal with cravings?
Distraction, Urge Surfing, Escaping the situation, Substitute with something else, listen to music, take a walk, talk to someone, etc.
This is the active ingredient that makes a person high in marijuana.
What is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
Name 1 prescription opioid
OxyContin, Vicodin, morphine, and codeine
Adderall is used in the treatment of this disorder
ADHD
12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, 1.5 ounces of liquor
one standard drink
A person can die from the withdrawal symptoms of these two drugs
alcohol and benzodiazepines
Three methods of using marijuana
What are joint, edibles, bong, bowl, dab pen, blunt...
This is a synthetic opioid pain reliever. It is many times more powerful than other opioids. Illegal distribution of this drug has been on the rise in several states.
Fentanyl
The main ingredient in ecstasy/Molly is this
MDMA
True or false: Humans have been drinking alcohol for about 9,000 years.
True
This is when a person keeps taking the same amount of a drug but feels less intense effects over time. Or a person needs a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effects as previously experienced.
tolerance
This is the secondary ingredient in marijuana that may have some medical benefits but does not get a person high
CBD or cannabidiol
What is one symptom of an opioid overdose?
Shallow breathing, Slowed heart rate, Loss of consciousness, Skin color is blue or grayish, with dark lips and fi ngernails
What is one long-term health or mental health negative effect of abusing Adderall?
Weight loss and malnutrition, Loss of muscle tissue, Heart damage, Depression, Psychosis, Memory and cognitive problems
Alcohol is considered this type of drug
A depressant
This part of the brain is responsible for planning, decision making, impulse control, and judgement
Prefrontal Cortex
What are two negative health effects of vaping?
Gum disease, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cancer, headaches, etc
This nasal spray is an emergency treatment/intervention for suspected opioid overdose
Narcan (naloxone)
This is the length of a typical ecstasy high
about 3-6 hours
The ingredient in alcohol that makes a person intoxicated/drunk
ethanol
This neurotransmitter is released by the brain as part of the reward pathway that is experienced when someone uses drugs
dopamine