What type of drug is alcohol?
A depressant. It slows down everything in the body.
What is the active ingredient in marijuana that creates the high?
THC
What is the difference between Over the Counter and Prescription Drugs?
Over the counter medications are sold at a pharmacy and do not require a doctor’s note. Prescription medications are also sold at the pharmacy but require a doctor’s signature.
True or False: Addiction is a disease of the brain.
True.
What is the chemical found in cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes chewing tobacco that is as addictive as cocaine and heroin?
Nicotine.
What is the term used to describe alcohol use with the intention of becoming intoxicated over a short period of time?
Binge Drinking.
What part of the body is THC stored?
Fat cells.
List 2 opioids that are commonly abused?
Percoset, Oxycontin, Morphine, Heroin, Fentanyl
What are some negative consequences a person could experience who uses nicotine/alcohol/drugs?
Health consequences, serious injury to self or others, legal consequences, damage to relationships with family and friends, problems with relationships, loss of job or poor performance in school, loss of trust.
What is the age you can purchase nicotine products?
21 years old.
What is the only way for a person to sober up after drinking alcohol?
Time.
Identify 3 other THC or marijuana related products?
Dabs, cannabis oil, CBD, Edibles.
Why are over the counter medications commonly abused by middle school aged teens?
They're accessible.
True or False: Having a person in your family with addiction increases the risk of you having an addiction?
True. Addiction is a genetic disease.
The e-cigarette was originally marketed to help with what?
Smoking cessation.
What is the term that is used to describe the over- consumption of alcohol, resulting in the inability to recall details from the past?
Blackout.
person appears conscious
part of the brain shuts down to protect itself
increases risk of injury
alcohol poisoning
sexual assault
death
What has a higher THC content?
Dabs/Wax or regular marijuana
Dabs/Wax.
Dabs/Wax have a higher percentage (85% - 90%)
Traditional marijuana (8% - 12%)
This synthetic opioid is 50-100 times stronger than morphine.
What is fentanyl?
Name an example of a coping skill that can be used when faced with a stressful situation?
Sports, music, writing, reading, arts, painting, dancing, coloring, talking with friends, sleeping, watching a movie or series, being in nature, moving
What substances can be used in a vaping device?
THC, essential oils, CBD
What is the type of alcohol consumption that results in high levels of alcohol in the bloodstream?
Alcohol Poisoning.
Signs of Alcohol Poisoning: mental confusion, stupor, vomiting, irregular or slowed breathing, paleness, seizures, coma, death.
What to do: know the signs and symptoms.
Do not wait for all signs to be present before calling 911!
Although a marijuana-induced high usually fades after 2 to 3 hours, driving skills are diminished for at least how many hours?
a. 1 - 2 hours
b. 3-4 hours
c. 4-6 hours
4 - 6 Hours.
What is 7?
What is the consequence if a student gets a 2nd alcohol or drug violation?
7 days of ISR.
Insight class>
What is the consequence for vaping/smoking or having nicotine products at school?
1st offense: 3 Days ISR and nicotine education.
2nd offense: 5 Days in school restriction and referral to SAS.
3rd offense: 7 Days in school restriction and Insight class.