Gambling
What does the term "chasing" mean?
The defining behavior of trying to win back lost money.
What is the psychoactive component of marijuana?
THC
What plant are opiates derived from?
Poppy plants
injected, smoked, snorted, or ingested orally.
What is the scientific name for alcohol?
ethanol
What percent of Bankruptcies are linked to problem gambling?
A. 10 percent
B. 5 percent
C. 20 percent
D. 37 percent
C. 20 percent
What are some of the withdrawal symptoms experienced from marijuana discontinuation? Please identify 3.
nausea, shakiness, irritability, and insomnia
What medication is available to reverse an overdose?
Narcan
What neurotransmitter does meth impact?
adrenaline/norepheniphrine
How many deaths is alcohol contributed to each year?
a. 2 million
b. 2.3 million
c. 2.6 million
d. 4 million
c. 2.6 million
Does gambling affect more men or women?
Research suggests that men may be more likely to develop a gambling problem than women.
As of 2021, what percentage of Americans were using marijuana?
A. 10 percent
B. 12 percent
C. 15 percent
D. 19 percent
D. 19 percent
What two systems get affected by an opiate overdose?
Cardiac and respiratory
What cold medication was being used to produce meth?
pseudoephedrine and ephedrine
Alcohol consumption increases the increase of what diseases? please identify 2.
cancer, liver failure, heart damage
Beyond financial harm, what other harms can come from addiction to gambling? Please identify 3
Relationships, physical health, development of substance abuse disorders, development of mental health disorders, and impact on work.
What mental health disorder is linked to long-term use of marijuana?
psychosis or schizophrenia
What are three Medication assisted treatment (MAT) medications that can be used to treat opiate addiction?
Methadone, suboxone, vivitrol, sublicade, subtex
What are three forms that meth can come in?
Pills, crystals, powder, and liquid
How much alcohol can the liver process per hour?
1 drink per hour
What percentage of Americans are affected by Gambling disorder?
A. 1 percent
B. 3 percent
C. 6 percent
D. 7 percent
A. 1 percent
Explain why mixing marijuana and alcohol is dangerous?
Marijuana is known to prevent puking which could lead a person to overdosing on alcohol.
What neurotransmitter do opiates mimic?
Endorphins
What are 4 long term impacts of meth use?
mental health disorders, heart problems, tooth decay, damage to the brain, destruction of nasal passages, infectious diseases
What type of drug would alcohol be considered?
Central Nervous system depressant