Synthetics
This term refers to drugs created using man-made chemicals rather than natural plant-based ingredients.
What is a synthetic drug?
THC affects this part of the brain that controls short-term memory.
What is the Hippocampus?
This is the type of alcohol found in beer, wine, and liquor that causes intoxication.
What is ethanol?
Students that binge drink three times a week could have this happen.
What is a lower IQ?
This is what an Indiana Judge sometimes orders after a second OWI.
What is a Breathalyzer machine?
This commonly known synthetic stimulant is also called MDMA or "Ecstasy."
What is Molly?
One common side effect of marijuana use is an increased craving for food, often called this.
What are the munchies?
This is the term for drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time.
What is binge drinking?
This is the percentage of students on college campuses that report engaging in binge drinking.
What is 29%?
Driving intoxicated with a minor in your car results in this.
What is a felony?
These are synthetic versions of cannabinoids that can mimic the effects of THC but are often far more dangerous.
What are synthetic cannabinoids or "Spice"/"K2"?
This term refers to feeling anxious or afraid, which can sometimes be caused by high doses of THC.
What is Paranoia?
One “standard drink” in the U.S. contains this many ounces of pure alcohol.
What is .6 ounces?
This is the nostril spray that saves lives when overdosing on opiates.
What is Narcan?
Driving under the influence with a .15 and higher is this level of crime.
What is a class A misdemeanor?
This synthetic opioid is up to 100 times more potent than morphine and is often mixed with heroin or pills, leading to many overdoses.
What is fentanyl?
Marijuana can raise the heart rate and impair this ability, making driving dangerous
What is reaction time or coordination?
A typical glass of wine (about 5 oz) has about the same alcohol as this much beer.
What is 12 ounces?
This is a cup that has lines that represent ounces of alcohol.
What is the Red solo cup?
It is a felony when this happens for a second time in 5 years.
These designer drugs are often sold as “bath salts,” but they’re actually synthetic versions of this class of stimulant drugs.
What are cathinones?
This decreases total REM sleep and REM sleep density.
What is Cannabis?
People do this an average of 86 times before getting caught.
What is impaired driving?
Although people call this a recreational drug, it has been found to stunt social and emotional growth in youth.
What is cannabis?
This law protects you if you call emergency services because you have a friend who is overdosing on alcohol.
What is the Lifeline Law?