The BAC at which driving ability, judgement, and decision-making is severely impaired.
What is .08%.
100
For women, this means drinking at least 4 drinks in one occassion; for men, this means drinking at least 5 drinks in one occassion
What is binge drinking.
100
These are the two main components of the disease model of addiction.
What is incurable (but treatable) and chronic.
100
This term means the manner or method used for managing internal and external stress.
What is coping.
100
This drug can cause harmful long-term effects such as breathing problems, cardiovascular problems, memory problems and reproductive problems.
What is marijuana.
200
These four factors have the most impact on a person's BAC.
What is weight, gender, time, and number of standard drinks.
200
12 oz. of beer, 5 oz. of wine or 1.5 oz. of liquor.
What is a standard drink.
200
This is a chemical in our brain that is released when we use drugs.
What is dopamine.
200
These are the three types of communication.
What is assertive, aggressive, and passive.
200
Cocaine, methamphetamine, ADHD medication (such as Ritalin and Adderall), nicotine and caffeine all fall within this classification of drugs.
What are stimulants.
300
The BAC at which death can occur.
What is .40%
300
Alcohol is classified as this type of drug.
What is a depressant.
300
This is the diminished response to a drug's effects or the need to have more of a drug over time in order to get the desired effects.
What is tolerance.
300
This term refers to people, places and things that remind us of our past use.
What is a trigger.
300
The number of chemicals found in marijuana smoke.
What is over 400.
400
The rate at which a person's BAC decreases after the last drink.
What is .015% per hour.
400
The effects of alcohol are exacerbated by these two mixers.
What is caffeinated beverages and carbonated beverages.
400
This area of the brain is affected by drugs and is involved in psychological dependence.
What is the reward system.
400
These are negative modes of thinking that usually are subconscious and cause us to believe things that are not true or based in reality. (ex. mind-reading, labeling, all-or-nothing thinking, etc.)
What are cognitive distortions (thinking errors, automatic negative thoughts).
400
Name 2 symptoms of withdrawal from stimulant use.
What is headaches, depression, irritability, trouble sleeping, agitation, fatigue, increased appetite, decrease in motor movement, intense dreaming, etc.
500
The type of food that helps to slow the absorption of alcohol into your system and helps to control your BAC.
What is protein-rich foods.
500
This results in symptoms such as blue/pale skin, clammy skin, vomiting, unconsciousness and drastically slowed breathing.
What is alcohol poisoning.
500
This is the area of the brain that deals with decision-making, judgments and personality which is severely affected by alcohol and other drugs.
What is the frontal cortex.
500
The acronym SMART stands for...
What is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic/Relevant, and Timely
500
Name 2 symptoms of marijuana withdrawal.
What is irritability, anxiety, loss of appetite, depression, restlessness, fatigue, trouble sleeping at night, headaches, shakiness, chills, stomach pain, fever.