What is blood alcohol level?
The percentage of alcohol circulating in the bloodstream
What are three signs of someone’s substance use becoming a problem?
- Trying to quit but can’t, conflicts in relationships, it’s affecting their school or sports, money problems (stealing, selling, dealing)
What is legal drinking age in CA?
21 years old
Name 3 long term effects of alcohol on the body and mind.
1. Cancer
2. Addiction
3. Depression & anxiety
4. Death
5. Various diseases
True or False: Marijuana is natural - it won't hurt my lungs
It is against the law in all 50 states to sell cigarettes/vapes to anyone under the age of what?
18 years old
What is it called when an individual's blood alcohol level rises to a danger point in which the individual loses consciousness and goes into a coma and in the worst cases, the drinker dies?
Alcohol poisoning
What is the term for exhaled smoke that is breathed in when passing someone who's smoking?
Secondhand smoke
True or False: THC in marijuana makes you feel "high", and CBD doesn't give you a feeling.
True. THC makes you feel high, while CBD doesn't give you a feeling.
Alcohol interferes with what?
Alcohol interferes with judgement, coordination, and other basic functions
What is withdrawal?
When a person stops using a drug/alcohol and has negative symptoms like trouble sleeping, vomiting, irritability
How long does it take for alcohol to enter the bloodstream?
5 to 10 minutes of being consumed. It passes from your stomach, to bloodstream, to entire body.
Why might some people your age use marijuana? Why might some people your age not use it?
What is the difference between prescription drugs and OTC drugs?
1. An OTC is a drug that people can buy without a physician's prescription 2. A prescription drug is medication that can only be given from a physician.
What age does your brain stop developing?
25 years old. Using drugs/alcohol can impair your brain development, leading to future damage.