Opioids
Name one risk factor for addiction
Genetic
Environmental
Early use
Smoking or injecting
What does 100-proof alcohol mean?
It's 50% alcohol
What is the plant called that produces marijuana?
Cannabis sativa
Which ingredient does tobacco contain that is addictive?
Nicotine
When a person uses drugs, what happens to the brain?
Drugs affect the "reward circuit", which causes changes in how a person feels "rewarded". It releases dopamine and so repeating the behavior feels good.
What drugs are contained under this class of drugs?
Heroin, Fentanyl, Pain Relievers available by prescription
How fast is alcohol absorbed into the bloodstream?
5-10 minutes
What component of marijuana is illegal?
THC
What could too much nicotine lead to?
Nicotine overdose (although its rare)
What is the leading cause of accidental death in the US?
Drug overdoes
Name one sign of opioid use
Changes in physical appearance
Loss of weight
Slurred speech
Red bloodshot eyes
Mood swings
Increased feelings of anxiety
Little interest in some activities
What is the legal limit for alcohol in the bloodstream?
.08%
What other class of drugs is marijuana withdrawal similar to?
Tobacco withdrawal
How is tobacco consumed?
By smoking, sniffing or chewing tobacco
If a person has continued use of drugs, name one thing that can change in the body
Learning
Judgment
Decision-making
Memory
Behavior
Stress
How much does the US spend to combat the opioid crisis?
Almost $80 billion a year
What are the signs of alcohol poisoning? Name one
Unresponsive person
Weak, rapid pulse
Has trouble breathing
Cool, bluish skin
What does the federal government classify marijuana as?
Schedule 1 Drug - not legal for any reason according to the federal government
How does tobacco become addictive?
The nicotine changes brain chemicals, creating a addictive set of chemicals that is hard to withdraw from
What treatment options are there for a person struggling with substance abuse? (Name one).
Recovery centers, rehab, therapy, and medication.
How do opioids affect the body?
They interact with opioid receptors on nerve cells in the brain and relieve pain while also producing pleasurable effects
What is the percentage of alcohol in the bloodstream that could possibly cause death or brain damage?
.40% - .50%
Where was medical marijuana first legalized?
California
How does tobacco affect the brain specifically?
Stimulates and releases adrenaline, as well as increasing dopamine levels
What are signs of a drug overdose? (Name one).
Agitation
Seizures
Hallucinations
Difficulty Breathing
Nausea and vomiting