Alcohol
Is alcohol a stimulant or depressant?
Depressant
Stimulant
What draws a hard line between social drinking and dependency?
Social Drinking- only at small gatherings and events
Dependency- 5+ drinks a day (needed to function)
What is a drug?
A drug is a mind or body-altering chemical or substance.
What is intoxication?
The state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or other substances
What is the highest your BAC can be to be able to drive legally?
.08
What is one long-term effect smoking can have on your body?
Lung cancer, heart disease, broncitis, other respiratory problems, weakened immune system
What are the 3 basic stages of addiction?
Social, Abusive, Dependancy
How much fentanyl does it take to kill a person, and how long can it take to happen?
2mg is considered a lethal dose, and can take effect instantly
What is fetal alcohol syndrome?
When a mother consumes alcohol while pregnant
What is considered binge drinking?
Consuming 4-5 drinks on occasion
What are the differences in the ingredients used in cigarettes vs vapes?
Cigarettes contain tar, lead, and other preservatives. While vapes produce a liquid that vaporizes and grows mold in the lungs
What can you do to help someone in the dependency stage?
Caffeine is a drug true or false?
True
The amount of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as a percentage is what?
BAC or Blood Alcohol Concentration
How many ounces of pure alcohol is in a standard alcoholic drink?
6 ounces
What is the difference between the nicotine in cigarettes and the nicotine in vapes?
The nicotine in cigarettes is derived from plants and the nicotine in vapes is synthetically made
At what stage does alcohol act as a stimulant?
Stage 1
what is a depressant?
A drug that slows down the central nervous system (CNS)
What is psychological dependence?A condition in which a person
A condition in which a person believes that a drug or alcohol is NEEDED to function properly