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 over 21.
What is .08?
Many tried to get this famous singer to go to rehab and she said no, no, no. At the time of death, the singer had a BAC of .416.
Who is Amy Winehouse?
This experience following heavy alcohol use often involves a 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?
Defined as scarring of the liver, it is the final phase of chronic liver disease, in many cases caused by alcohol abuse.
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 Fluid ounces).
What is 17 shots?
Life is just a party and parties were not 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.
What are 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 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 B. 20%?
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. 56,000 D. 12,000
What is C. 56,000?
This actress ended up somewhere over the rainbow when she overdosed on barbituates in 1969.
Who is Judy Garland?
This condition is associated with vision changes and impaired memory and loss of coordination caused by long term excessive drinking that results in neurological damage.
What is alcohol dementia/wet brain?