This category of drug speeds up the central nervous system; potentially making the user jittery, increases their heart rate and breath rate.
Stimulants
Define "Tolerance"
The need of a user to use a greater quantity of a substance to feel the same effects
What is the active drug in tobacco products?
Nicotine
What are the 3 main Neurotransmitters that drugs affect?
Dopamine, Serotonin, GABA
Name 3 things that one should not do when a person has alcohol poisoning.
Give him/her food, tell him/her to sleep, leave him/her alone, make him/her walk it off.
This category of drug slows down the Central Nervous System, depressing heart rate, breathing rate, reaction time etc.
Depressants
What is a "Drug"
Substance that creates physical or chemical changes in the body
What is the active chemical in marijuana products?
THC
What does the Medulla Control?
Automatic Functions of the body.
Any quantity of alcohol can ___________ the central nervous system.
Depress / slow or stop.
This type of drug category is characterized by changing the users perception of reality; making them see, hear, feel things that aren't real
Hallucinogens
Define :"Gateway Drug Theory"
Theory that the experimentation with substances like alcohol, marijuana and nicotine can lead to experimentation in harder substances.
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
NOT
Blood Alcohol Content
What does the Cerebral cortex control?
Thoughts, judgement, decision making
This drug category reacts with opiate receptors to reduce feelings of pain.
Narcotics/Opiates/Opioids
Define "Medicine Misuse"
The unintentional misuse of a prescription or OTC substance due to a lack of understanding of how it is supposed to be used.
Explain how to assist someone who is experiencing alcohol poisoning.
Place them in the recovery position, call 911, stay with them until help arrives. Do NOT give them food, water or force vomiting.
Define "Binge drinking" and what constitutes and binge drinking for men and women
The act of consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time:
Men: 5 or more drinks
Women: 4 or more drinks
What is considered the "Legal Limit" when it comes to alcohol consumption and driving?
0.08%
Drugs listed as "Schedule 1" substances have what characteristics?
No Known Medical Use, High Potential for Abuse
What is a "Date Rape Drug"?
A drug that is used to disable victims in order to commit sexual assault.
What law protects underage individuals from MIP's if they correctly report alcohol poisoning in an effort to help someone?
Good Samaritan Law
What are the two types of addiction or dependence?
Physical Dependence: your body needs the drug to function/survive
Psychological Dependence: your brain tells you that you need to use it because you crave the substance