Substances
Which of the following best describes an "upper"
A. depressant, class of drugs that slows down messages between brain and body
B. stimulant, class of drugs that speeds up messages between brain and body
C. hallucinogen, diverse group of drugs that alter a person’s awareness of their surroundings
B. stimulant, class of drugs that speeds up messages between brain and body
True or False? 1.5 oz of liquor will cause more intoxication than a 12 oz of beer.
False. If consumed by the same person, on the same timeline, in the same circumstance, 1.5 oz of liquor and 12 oz of beer will produce same drunkeness as these are both one standard drink.
What is the legal BAC limit for driving if over the age of 21?
0.08
What is the name of the nasal spray used to treat a known or suspected opioid overdose emergency?
NARCAN
While adolescent drug use in the US is historically low, adolescent drug deaths have risen exponentially. How can this be true?
The rate of overdose deaths among U.S. teenagers nearly doubled in 2020 and rose another 20% in the first half of 2021. The increases are almost entirely due to illicit fentanyls, which are increasingly found in counterfeit pills.
Put the following stages of intoxication in order of severity: stupor, confusion, euphoria, sober, coma, death, excitement
- sober
- euphoria
-excitement
-confusion
-stupor
-coma
-death
True or False: A person caught with a fake ID in the state of California can be penalized with jail time.
TRUE: If caught with a fake ID the penalty is a minimum $250 fine and/or 24-32 hours of community service, or a maximum $1,000 fine and/or six months in county jail PLUS license suspension
What does CUSP stand for?
C - cold/clammy
U - unresponsive
S - slowed breathing
P - puking
Thinking about the different levels of substance use, define "social/recreational" use.
Seeking out a substance to experience a known effect, but there is no fixed use pattern
Why will the typical biological female feel the effects of alcohol more quickly and strongly than a biological male, even if the same weight and drink the same amount of alcohol?
This is because biological females have less water in their bodies than biological men do—water makes up 52% of a female body as compared to 61% of a male body. Therefore, male body can dilute more alcohol than a female body can.
In California, an underage person who calls 911 to report possible alcohol poisoning will be immune from prosecution, under minor in possession laws, provided that:
Any of the following:
- underage person(s) cooperates with medical assistance and law enforcement
- underage person(s) remain on the scene
- underage person(s) called 911 in seek of medical help
- underage person(s) is not violating any other laws
Put one of your groupmates in the recovery position, following each step CAREFULLY and RESPECTFULLY
(teacher discretion)
__________ include drugs such as opioids (heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone), benzodiazepines (Xanax), and alcohol.
Depressants (downers)
What BAC is potentially fatal?
0.30% to 0.40%
Describe the three central tenets of Branson's drug and alcohol policy
1. Seeking help
2. Use/possession of drugs and alcohol on or off-campus is a major rules infraction
3. Major rules infraction subject to disciplinary consequences
Describe the bystander effect
a social, psychological theory that posits individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim in presence of other people (diffusion of responsibility)
Name three DIFFERENT health risks of teen vaping (e-cigarettes)
(1). Chemical carcinogen (2). Lung damage (3). Teens more likely to use cigarettes in future (4). Harms adolescent brain development (5). Mood swings
Define "binge drinking" and how many drinks constitutes binge drinking for the typical female vs. typical male
The consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time (4 drinks on one occasion for female, 5 drinks on one occasion for male)
Branson keeps NARCAN in the following four locations:
1. Library sing-stall bathroom
2. College counseling office
3. Gym next to elevator
4. Catherine's desk
Define "harm reduction"
refers to policies and behaviors that lessen the negative social and/or physical consequences associated with various human behaviors, both legal and illegal, including drug and alcohol use.