Marijuana
2 street names for Marijuana
pot, grass, chronic, gangster, weed, boom, skunk, reefer, & Mary Jane
How many deaths are attributed to smoking each year?
400,000
The type of alcohol found in alcohol beverages
Ethanol
The price of 1 crystal meth ball
$300
Effects on brain
Dopamine overload
The chemical that causes users to feel "high"?
delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol(THC)
What country produces the most tobacco?
china
The maximum amount of alcohol concentration in the bloodstream before you're considered legally impaired
.08%
The medical use of meth
Treats medical patients with ADHD
How do people normally use cocaine?
Snort it or inject into muscles or veins
Plant marijuana is made of
cannabis Sativa
2 consequences of smoking
cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis
What is the penalty for a first DWI offense in MN?
up to 90 days in jail and/or a $1000 fine
What is "meth" short for?
Methamphetamine
Form it is sold in
Small pieces
How many pounds of marijuana are produced each year in the US?
22 Million
2 symptoms of smoking withdrawal
intense cravings for nicotine, tingling in the hands and feet, sweating, nausea and abdominal cramping, constipation & gas, headaches, coughing, sore throat, insomnia, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, irritability, depression, and weight gain
The leading cause of mental retardation in the US
FAS(Fetal Alcohol Syndrome)
Why did soldiers take meth in WW1
To keep them awake
Organs that are effected
Heart, lungs, and liver
What country produces the most tobacco?
United States
How much money does the tobacco industry spend on advertising & promotions each year?
$9.36 billion
How many deaths are attributed to alcohol poisoning each year?
50,000
Is meth a stimulant or depressant?
Stimulant
Year that cocaine was outlawed
1920