Vaping
Does the FDA regulate or oversee the production of most vapes in the US?
NO, there is no oversight or regulation to what can be added into these devices
Name 4 common alcoholic drinks
Acceptable responses: whiskey, vodka, wine, sherry, port, brandy, rum, gin, tequila, hock, vermouth, absinthe, rye, beer, ale, champagne, cognac and saké
What organs can drug abuse affect?
All of them
Is addiction a treatable disease?
Yes!
Smoking marijuana increases your heart rate.
True
Every day how many children and teens under 18 smoke their first cigarette?
About 3200
What counts as "one drink"?
At what age do most people start using drugs?
16 years old
What is the name of the chemical is released in your brain when you are under the influence of substances/addicted to substances?
Dopamine
About 50 billion dollars worth of illegal drugs are sold in the US each year.
False, it is 100 billion dollars
E-cigarette usage among highschoolers has increased _____ percent among high schoolers from 2017 to 2018
9%
How many hours do you have to wait to drive after you drink alcohol?
Follow the "One Hour" rule: Wait one hour per drink that you consume
Name two types of drug categories
Stimulants (steroids), depressants, hallucinogens, dissociatives, opioids, inhalants and cannabis
Is drug abuse a medical condition?
Yes, addiction is not a choice, it’s an illness that is caused by biology, environment, and other factors
More than 100,000 babies are born addicted to Cocaine each year
Fact
What are two was that JUUL targets youth?
Discreet and portable packaging
Fruity or candy like flavors
Advertisements
What blood alcohol percentage is considered "under the influence"?
0.08% for Adults (21+)
0.01% for Teens/kids (under 21)
What percent of patients prescribed an Opioid end up misusing them?
21-29%
How many Americans are addicted to opioids (such as heroin)?
2.1 million
Alcohol is the most used drug among teens.
True
How many people die every year from smoking-related causes?
480,000
What are some long term effects of alcohol abuse (name at least 3)?
Cardiovascular disease
Cancer (liver, throat, or mouth)
Mental health issues (anxiety, depression, or dementia)
Liver disease
Memory loss
High blood pressure
How much does one “Baggie” of Heroin cost?
$5
How many people die of a marijuana overdose every year?
ZERO. Marijuana is impossible to overdose and it is technically not an addictive drug (although users can develop a dependence)
It takes 4 drops of e-juice (what is in a vape) to kill an adult
False, it takes two drops