Alcohol
What is the legal drinking age?
21
What is the main active chemical in cannabis?
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
What is the colorless, odorless, highly addictive drug found in tobacco?
Nicotine
What are the 3 most commonly abused drug among teenagers?
Alcohol, nicotine, marijuana
This happens when a person becomes physically and psychologically dependent on the drug to properly operate
Addiction
What is BAC and what is the legal limit?
Blood Alcohol Content represents the percentage of alcohol to blood. .08 is the legal limit.
Is marijuana addictive?
Yes
Are teen e-cig users more or less likely to start smoking?
About 22% more likely to start smoking within 6 months
What percent of 15-year-olds have consumed alcohol in their lifetime?
35%
Signs and symptoms that result from either the sudden removal of, or abrupt decrease in the regular dosage of a drug
Withdrawal
How many people aged 12–20 consumed alcohol in the past month?
The likelihood of developing a marijuana addiction increases by how much if the person began using the drug as an adolescent?
Seven
Is nicotine a depressant, stimulant, narcotic or hallucinogen?
Stimulant
What is the primary substance responsible for drug overdose deaths in Nassau County in 2016?
Fentanyl (primarily found in heroin and now among other substances)
What happens when the body becomes used to a drug and needs larger and larger amounts to produce the same effects?
Tolerance
Name 3 impacts/risks of alcohol on the teenage brain.
Addiction
Mental health problems
Serious injury or other disabilities
Abuse of other drugs
Unplanned pregnancy
Social difficulties
Being arrested
Being victims of physical or sexual assault
Why is marijuana one of the most popular addictive drugs available?
Easy accessibility and the various methods of ingestion
Name at least 3 smoking-related conditions and diseases
1.Cancer 2. Emphysema 3. Chronic Bronchitis 4. Asthma
What is the charge for possession of a THC wax cartridge?
Felony possession of controlled substance
What is the chemical in the brain that contributes to feelings of pleasures and satisfaction as part of the reward system, and also plays a part in addiction.
Dopamine
True or False?: People who reported starting to drink before the age of 15 were four times more likely to also report meeting the criteria for alcohol dependence at some point in their lives
True
What is THC concentration of cannabis wax?
80%
What are the long terms effects of vaping nicotine?
The long-term effects are still unknown
What is it called when people use drugs as relief from certain mental health or emotional issues?
Self-medication
Why are teenagers more likely to become addicted to drugs?
Areas of a teenager's brain that control impulsive behavior are not fully formed