What is the formal definition of a drug?
A drug is defined as any substance that in small amounts produces significant changes in the brain, body, or both.
Natural, Semi-Synthetic, and Synthetic
Name two short-term effects of marijuana use
Short-term memory loss
Impaired vision
Impaired coordination
Dry mouth
Delayed response time
What is the war on drugs?
A government-led initiative aimed at stopping illegal drug use, distribution, and trade by dramatically increasing prison sentences for drug users and dealers.
What chess piece can move in an L-shape?
Knight
What happens when the body becomes used to a drug and needs larger and larger amounts to produce the same effects?
The body develops a tolerance
Due to a shortage, which controlled substance has been increasingly laced with fentanyl?
Adderall
What is the name of the psychoactive chemical in marijuana
THC
Tetrahydrocannabinol
Which two presidents are most associated with the War on Drugs?
Nixon & Reagan
What state is home to the Mall of America?
Minnesota
Name three signs of alcohol poisoning
What is the name of the medication that can reverse an opioid overdose?
Naloxone (Narcan)
Schedule One
On a federal level, marijuana is seen as having no current legal medical use, high potential for dependence, and high risk for abuse.
How many states have legalized recreational marijuana?
21, plus Guam and D.C
What is the largest organ in the body?
Skin
Drugs are classified in 5 different groups. Name 3 of those 5 groups.
1. Stimulants
2. Cannabinoids
3. Depressants
4. Opioids
5. Psychedelics
How many milligrams is a lethal dose of fentanyl?
2-3 mg. This amount can fit on the tip of a pencil
Name TWO risk factors and TWO protective factors when it comes to personal decision-making around alcohol and drugs.
RISK
PROTECTIVE
Since 1970, America's incarcerated population has increased by what percentage?
500%
(18 ÷3 +28 ÷4 +2 x 4)÷3
7
In class, we reviewed the continuum of drug use. In your groups, name each step of drug use, in order.
1. Non-use/Abstinence
2. Experimental
3. Recreational
4. Regular
5. Misuse
6. Dependence
1. What is fentanyl's medical use?
2. What two forms does medical fentanyl come in?
1. To treat severe pain, typically advanced cancer pain.
2. Transdermal patches & lozenges
Frequent marijuana use during adolescence can double the chances of developing what mental health disorder?
Schizophrenia
1. What is a "no-knock warrant"?
2. Under which President were no-knock warrants established?
A search warrant that authorizes police officers to enter certain premises without first knocking and announcing their presence or purpose prior to entering the premises.
2. Nixon
How long is an average giraffe's tongue?
21 inches