Basic Facts
Name 2 drugs.
Marijuana, alcohol, heroin, methamphetamines, nicotine, caffeine
What is the main ingredient in marijuana that makes you high?
THC
Name a support group for substance use.
AA, NA, Alanon, Smart Recovery, Celebrate Recovery
How long does it take to process one alcoholic drink?
One hour
What are two other names for cannabis?
Marijuana, weed, etc
What drug is in cigarettes that makes it so addictive?
Nicotine
At what age is the brain fully developed?
25
How many steps are there in the AA big book?
12
What is the legal limit of blood alcohol someone can have in their system which makes it illegal to drive?
.08
Name two harmful effects of cannabis use.
Depression, anxiety, suicide, schizophrenia, other mental health disorders, attention issues
What is the most abused psychoactive drug in the US?
What drug was once included in Coca Cola?
Cocaine
What are the 2 risk factors for a substance use disorder?
genetic and environmental
Which organ is most effected by alcohol?
Liver
Name two organs effected by cannabis use.
Brain, lungs, heart
What are 3 signs of an alcohol overdose?
Passing out, blacking out, slurred speech, confusion, vomiting, irregular breathing
What is "tolerance"?
Needing more of a substance for the same "high."
What is residential treatment?
24 hour living at a treatment facility
Alcohol is a ______________
Depressant
How many IQ points can you lose by using cannabis?
8 points
What drug is being put into other drugs currently that is very dangerous?
Methamphetamine is a __________
Stimulant
What is this program that you are involved in currently?
IOP - Intensive Outpatient Treatment
What does ACE's stand for?
Adverse Childhood Experiences
What are 2 signs of a substance use disorder?
Tolerance, strong desire to use, unsuccessfully cutting down on use, hazardous use, withdraw, using despite not wanting to