Alcohol is classified as this type of drug.
Sedative
____ is the chemical in marijuana that becomes active and produces euphoric effects.
Delta-9-THC
Identify 2 stimulants
Any of the following: cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, Ritalin, mephedrone, MCPV, methylone, bath salts
Identify 2 types of opiates
Any of the following: morphine, Dilaudid, oxycodone, opium, heroin, Demerol, Lomotil, Vicodin, fentanyl, propoxyphene
__ is any substance that changes the way a person feels, thinks, or acts
A Drug
Wine can range from ____ to ____ percent alcohol.
7 to 13
True or False: The effects of marijuana can last up to 2 days
True- THC is fat soluble and can have effects on the brain for up to 2 days.
Identify 2 negative effects of high doses of cocaine
Any of the following: death, seizures, cardiac arrest, stroke, failure of breathing
_____ is used to reverse the effects of an opiate overdose.
Naloxone or Narcan
True or False: LSD has a greater risk for overdose than alcohol
False- LSD has not been shown to have risk of overdose
Identify the 3 types of liver disease caused by moderate to heavy drinking
fatty liver disease, alcohol hepatitis, cirrhosis
Chocolate and Marijuana stimulate the same receptors in your brain. How much chocolate would produce the same effects as smoking one joint?
25 pounds
_____ was originally created to treat asthma.
Amphetamines
_____ is the medical use for opiates
pain management
_____ is needing more of a substance to feel effects, or not feeling effects from continuing to use the same amount
Tolerance
____ is the BAC level fatal to most people
.45-.60
Identify 3 withdrawal symptoms from stopping regular use of marijuana
Any of the following: restlessness, aggressiveness, stomach pain, anxiety, paranoia, vomiting, irritability, increased anger, hostile behavior
Identify 3 direct effects of stimulants
Any of the following: insomnia, euphoria, restless, talkative, weight loss, tremors, hyperactive, panic, agitation, sweating, dry mouth, aggressive, hallucinations, inappropriate behavior, impaired coordination, overconfident, increased blood pressure
Identify 3 direct effects of opiate use
Any of the following: blocks pain, depression, increase sense of pleasure, relax, euphoria, impairs judgment, reduce personal care, mental confusion
Taking a barbiturate with alcohol lowers the fatal dose of the medication by ___%
50
Identify 3 direct effects of alcohol
Any of the following: drowsiness, sedated, slurred speech, blackouts, poor motor control, depression, confusion, impaired muscle control, lower blood pressure, impaired vision
Identify 3 short term direct effects from marijuana use
Identify 3 outcomes of chronic stimulant use
Any of the following: rapid or irregular heartbeat, damaged blood vessels, damaged brain cells, impairment of memory, judgment, decision-making, depression, anxiety, psychosis, suicidal ideation, seizures.
Identify 3 withdrawal symptoms of opiates
Any of the following: watery eyes, runny nose, yawning, sweating, restless, irritable, loss of appetite, diarrhea, shivering, abdominal cramps, muscle pain, increased sensitivity to pain
This part of your brain is responsible for controlling involuntary responses (i.e. heartbeat and breathing)
Medulla