Basic Drugs
Alcohol
Marijuana
Drug Categories
Other Drugs
100
What is the definition of a drug?
Any substance which, when taken into the body, alters the way the body works.
100
What category of drug does Alcohol fall under?
Depressant
100
What is the main chemical in marijuana called?
THC
100
Is caffeine a drug and WHY.
Yes, because it alters the state of the body.
100
What is a stimulant? Give the definition.
A drug that enhances alertness, wakefulness, and locomotion.
200
Name 3 ILLEGAL drugs.
Speed, Marijuana, Herion, Cocain
200
What is the fine for a bar/pub if an under 18 is found drinking inside.
$10,000
200
Name 2 short-term effects of marijuana.
Loss of coordination, increased appetite, increased heart rate, impaired memory/ability to solve problems.
200
Why is it important to eat before drinking alcohol?
If you don't eat, alcohol can quickly be absorbed through your stomach and it then impacts you quicker.
200
Give 2 examples of inhalants.
Glues, solvents, fuels.
300
Name 3 LEGAL drugs.
Caffeine, Alcohol, Nicotine
300
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration (Content)
300
Name 2 street names for marijuana.
Weed, mary-jane, pot, dope.
300
What does Heroin originate from?
Morphine
300
What does "hair of the dog" mean?
Curing a hangover by drinking more.
400
Name 2 reasons a drug effect can change each time you use it.
1.) The amount taken is different. 2.) How much you have previously taken - your tolerance. 3.) You age, body size, what you've eaten, etc.
400
How does alcohol affect the WAIST?
Alcohol is very high in calories and increases your appetite, so it leads to weight gain.
400
Why is driving under the influence of marijuana a bad thing to do?
Marijuana slows your reaction time and ability to concentrate. Both of which need to be fully functioning to drive safe.
400
What is another name for bath salts?
K2
400
What is a long term effect of Heroin?
Overdose, bad skin, lung disease, collapsed veins, voice change.
500
How can drugs effect you PHYSICAL well-being?
Increased energy, reduced ability to control movements, vomiting.
500
How does alcohol affect the liver?
Too much alcohol can cause the liver to stop working properly, if the liver can't cope, a person may fall into an alcohol coma (black out).
500
Is marijuana addictive?
Yes
500
How can taking drugs impact your social well-being?
It can cause you to look for ways of finding the drug instead of hanging out with your friends and family.
500
How can bath salts be consumed?
Swallowed, snorted, smoked, injected.
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