General
Stimulants
Alcohol
Marijuana
Prescription Drugs
100
How does drug use affect learning?
Disrupting Sleep. Memory loss. Decreased oxygen and blood flow in the brain causing impaired thinking. Impacts on attendance. Suspensions/Expulsions. Attention, Concentration.
100
Which drugs are categorized as stimulants?
Adderall, Kratom, Ritalin, Synthetic Marijuana,
Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Ecstasy, Caffeine
100
What is an alcohol blackout?
An alcohol blackout is a gap in a person’s memory for events that took place while he or she was drinking. When a blackout happens, a person’s brain does not create memories for these events as they are happening. For people who have had a blackout, it can be frightening to wake up the next day and not remember what they did the night before.
100
What are 3 ways people consume marijuana?
Smoke (bong, pipe, rolling papers, dab), Vape, Orally (eat/drink), Topical (putting on the skin)
100
Name 3 commonly abused prescription drugs.
Vicodin, Percocet, Oxycodone, Oxycontin Xanax, Ritalin, Adderall, Valium, Codeine
200
Give an example of an inhalant and explain the risk of use.
Gasoline, Spray Paint, Duster, Cleaners etc.
Risks include:
severe headaches
damage to sinus cavity
lung damage
hypoxia
heart damage
liver failure
muscle weakness
aplastic anemia—the body produces fewer blood cells
nerve damage, which can lead to chronic pain
Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome
Death
200
What are some negative effects of stimulants?
Short-term: decreased appetite, increased breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, irregularr heartbeat.
Long-term: Anxiety, confusion, insomnia, mood problems, violent behavior, paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, weight loss, severe dental problems (“meth mouth”), intense itching leading to skin sores from scratching "meth bugs"
200
List 5 social or legal consequences of drinking/ underage drinking
MIP, car accidents, DUI/DWAI, injuries through accidents/falls, suspensions, expulsion, getting in trouble/ grounded, losing trust, blackouts, alcohol poisoning etc.
200
Name 5 parts of the body negatively affected by marijuana use
Lungs, Salivary Glands, Skin, Teeth, Heart, Liver, Eyes, and Breasts in Males
200
What is the proper way to dispose of unused or expired prescription medications?
Pill take back events in the community, return to pharmacy, if you throw them away they should be placed in a separate container and mix with something to lessen the chance of another person or animal getting into it (coffee grounds, kitty litter etc) It is not recommended to flush medications down the toilet due to contaminating water supplies.
300
Give and example of a hallucinogenic drug and explain potential negative effects of that drug.
LSD/ Acid, Peyote, PCP, Mushrooms, Salvia etc.
Rapid emotional swings; distortion of a person’s ability to recognize reality, think rationally, or communicate with others; raised blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, dizziness; loss of appetite; tremors; enlarged pupils.
Frightening flashbacks (called Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder [HPPD]), ongoing visual disturbances, disorganized thinking, paranoia, and mood swings.
300
Name 3 ingredients that are used to make meth.
Drain Cleaner, Battery Acid, Antifreeze, Kitty Litter, Matchbox Striker pads, Lithium Batteries, Cold Medicine, Toluene (break cleaner), Paint Thinner, Acetone, Camp Stove Fuel, Muriatic Acid (a corrosive liquid used for cleaning and etching stone)
300
What is considered a standard size drink?
300
List 3 ways Marijuana impacts the brain
Cognitive functioning, short term memory, impaired decision making, decrease brain activity, loss of motivation, increased depression/anxiety and decrease of blood flow/oxygen
300
What does it mean to misuse prescription medications?
Taking someone else’s prescription medication.
Taking a prescription medication in a way other than prescribed.
Taking a prescription medication to get high.
Mixing it with other drugs/Alcohol.
400
Give 3 examples of ways you could turn down drugs or alcohol when they are offered.
Say No
Remove yourself from the situation
Repeat. You may need to say no more than once
"My job does random drug testing and I cant afford to lose it"
"I'm really trying to cut back"
"Its just really not my thing. I'm just not interested"
"I'm good. I'm my friends' ride home tonight"
"Thanks but I have to wake up really early tomorrow"
Suggest an alternative activity.
400
What neurotransmitter is most affected through meth or cocaine use?
Dopamine.
With repeated use, stimulants like cocaine can disrupt how the brain’s dopamine system works, reducing a person’s ability to feel pleasure from normal, everyday activities. People will often develop tolerance, which means they must take more of the drug to get the desired effect. If a person becomes addicted, they may take the drug just to feel “normal.”
400
What effects does drinking have on pregnancy and reproduction?
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder), learning disabilities, Alcohol related birth defects, low birth weight, damage to vital organs like the heart and kidneys, lower IQ etc.
400
What is the name of the medical condition that is caused by frequent marijuana use resulting in severe abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting?
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS)
CHS can occur with marijuana use and symptoms include recurrent nausea, vomiting, and severe abdominal pain. These symptoms have been reported to be improved temporarily by taking a hot shower or bath, but will not completely stop unless marijuana use is discontinued.
400
What can you do to help a friend who you believe may have overdosed or gotten sick from prescription drug use?
People who are showing symptoms of overdose need urgent medical help (call 911 immediately). A drug called naloxone can be given to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and prevent death—but only if it is given in time. Never leave the person unattended or put them to bed.
The risk of overdose and death increase if you combine opioids with alcohol or other medications that also slow breathing, such as Benzodiazepines (e.g. Xanax).
Signs of a possible overdose are:
slow breathing
blue lips and fingernails
cold damp skin
shaking
vomiting or gurgling noise
500
What is the LPS policy for drug and alcohol related issues in school?
1st Offense- 10 day suspension with opportunity to reduce to 3 day suspension with completion of UTurn Group
2nd Offense- 10 day suspension with opportunity to reduce to 5 days with completion of a Substance Abuse Assessment/Evaluation.
3rd Offense (in 3 years)- Suspended for 10 days with a recommendation for Expulsion.
Sale, distribution, or intent to sell or distribute is a mandatory recommendation for expulsion.
500
What drug is most structurally similar to Ecstasy/MDMA?
Methamphetamine
500
List 3 short term and 3 long term physical effects of heavy drinking.
Short Term:
Hang over, memory loss/black out, loss of balance, slurred speech, and blurred vision, vomiting, alcohol poisoning etc
Long Term:
Cirrhosis of the liver, gin blossoms, ulcers, seizures, delirium tremens, Korsakoff Syndrome
500
What Neurotransmitter has a molecule structure that is almost identical to THC?
Anandamide
Anandamide is called the “bliss” molecule because it plays a role in alleviating pain and depression, regulating appetite, supporting healthy sleep cycles, and influencing memory.
500
What synthetic (man made) drug is recently being used to make counterfeit prescription medications?
Fetanyl
Fetanyl is being made in clandestine labs in China and illegally shipped to the US. Fetanyl can be absorbed transdermally (through the skin), orally, inhaled/smoked,or injected A lethal dose is as little as .2mg, making it easy to overdose.
