THC
This test for marijuana can detect THC usage for up to 90 days later
What is a hair follicle test?
A person, place or thing that reminds a person of their substance use.
What is a trigger?
The legal BAC limit for those under and over 21
What is .02
Many tried to get this famous singer to go to rehab, and she said no, no, no. At time of death, the singer had a BAC of .416
Who is Amy Winehouse
This experience following heavy alcohol use often involves headache, nausea, loss of appetite, fatigue, and sensitivity to light.
What is a hangover?
In addition to judgment, marijuana impairs this function that is crucial for responsive driving
What is motor coordination/reaction time?
This refers to an assertion that something said, believed, alleged, etc. is false, often a defense mechanism used by alcoholics/addicts.
What is denial?
The amount of alcohol your body can metabolize in one hour, on average (BAC number)
What is .015
This former Red Sox admitted to taking shots before games, he is also famous for the phrase "Cowboy Up"
Who is Kevin Millar
What is cirrhosis?
High doses of marijuana can produce hallucinations and paranoia in some users. It can also worsen the symptoms of this mental illness associated with both.
What is Schizophrenia
Term that describes when the body gets used to a drug, and needs larger and larger amounts to produce the same effect
What is tolerance?
The number of shots in a fifth (26.5 Fl Oz)
What is 17 shots?
Life is just a party, and party's weren't meant to last. this prolific musician was found dead at 57 from an accidental overdose of fentanyl.
Who is Prince?
A pattern of drinking that corresponds to 5 or more drinks for men, and 4 or more drinks for women in a 2 hour period
What is binge drinking?
According to a 2012 study, the number of IQ points that can be lost by age 30 if heavy marijuana use begins as a teenager.
A. None - B. Two - C. Eight - D. Twenty
What is 8 points?
Name 4 of the 8 life areas impacted by addiction/substance abuse
Physical - Family - Leisure - Social - Legal - Financial - Education/Occupational - Spiritual
According to the CDC: The number of daily motor vehicle deaths that involve an alcohol impaired driver in the United States
A. 10 B. 28 C. 56 D. 101
What is 28
Though cause of death was "accidental drowning" this celebrity was found with high levels of cocaine, benadryl, xanax and marijuana at time of death.
Who is Whitney Houston
A term that describes two or more disorders occurring in the same person
What is comorbidity or dual diagnosis
The percentage of americans in drug treatment programs who report being addicted to marijuana
A.10% B.20% C. 50% D.80%
What is 20% (2.5 of 7 Million)
Addiction manifests in different ways. Mood swings, withdrawal, cravings, and irritability are associated with this concept
What is dependence?
The number of total annual deaths related to alcohol per year in the United States
A. 160,000 B. 75,000 C. 95,000 D. 50,000 E. 1
What is 95,000
This actress ended up somewhere over the rainbow when she overdosed on barbiturates in 1969.
Who is Judy Garland
This condition is associated with vision changes and impaired memory, & loss of coordination caused by long term and excessive drinking that results in neurological damage.