GA
68% of drug overdose deaths in GA are due to ____ overdoses, including heroin.
What is the name of the area in Atlanta known for its high rates of drug-related
Answer: The Triangle
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/investigations/triangle/what-is-the-triangle/ 85-68319931
Where are the Rx drop-off boxes located on Georgia Tech’s campus?
Answer: Georgia Tech Police Department and
http://www.police.gatech.edu/hg/item/605001
Answer: Stamps Health Serviceshttps://health.gatech.edu/news/new-online-refill-prescription-option-pharmacy
When is the national prescription drug take back day this year?
Answer: April 24th, 2021
True or False: Overdose deaths are nearly equal to deaths from motor vehicle accidents in GA?
Which state(s) does the Atlanta Division of the DEA serve?
Answer: Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina
What resources are available for mental health?
Answer: Counceling center, Stamps Health Services Psychiatry Clinic, Office of the Dean of Students, LGBTQIA Resource Center, Women's Resource Center, STAR Network, Georgia Tech Arts, Spirituality
Which month is the National Substance Abuse prevention month?
In GA, which age group reported a higher major depressive episode, adolescents (age 12-17) or adults (age 18+)?
Answer: Adolescents (12.5% > 7.1%)
https://www.kff.org/statedata/mental-health-and-substance-use-state-fact-sheets/georgia
What is the most commonly abused drug in the metro-Atlanta
Answer: Methamphetamine
https://usamdt.com/atlanta-georgia/drug-abuse/atlanta-drug-abuse-statistics/
Where is a good place to destress on campus?
Answer: "forest" between Howey and Manufacturing Related Disciplines Complex (MRDC), the garden at the top of Skiles stairs, the CULC roof, the courtyard at the bottom of Biotech, the Towers/Glenn Quad, and the Burger Bowl, Tech Green, hammocks, CRC
https://healthinitiatives.gatech.edu/news/art-relaxation-best-ways-relieve-stress-campus
True or False: In the United States, nearly 30 people died every day from drunk driving crashes in 2019.
What are two of the three main ways of securely disposing your prescription and OTC drugs?
-Drug Drop Box
-Mail-Back
-Self-disposal
https://law.georgia.gov/key-issues/opioid-abuse/6-disposal-rx-drugs
How many drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities are there in the metro-Atlanta area
What are some mental health initiatives at Georgia Tech?
Answer: Mental Health Student Coalition, Well-Being Activators, Meditation Club, Alternative Service Breaks, Bhakti Yoga @ Georgia Tech, SKY at GT, Health Initiatives
https://healthinitiatives.gatech.edu/https://healthinitiatives.gatech.edu/well-being/mental
What is a common reason people may use drugs, even if they know using drugs may be unhealthy for them?
Answers:
To cope with trauma, to feel pleasure/experience a high, enhance performance in sports or school
https://teens.drugabuse.gov/quiz/national-drug-alcohol-facts-week/take-iq-challenge/2021
Where are most of the drug drop bins located?
Answer: in Sheriff’s and Police Departments across the state
https://law.georgia.gov/key-issues/opioid-abuse/6-disposal-rx-drugs
How many pounds of unwanted or expired medications did the DEA receive during National Take Back Day in 2018?
Answer: 9, 409 pounds
https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2018/10/24/dea-atlanta-divisional-office-partn ers-hold-16th-prescription-drug-take
What drug can overturn an opioid overdose and can be located at Georgia Tech’s campus?
Answer: Naloxone
True or False: Driving after using marijuana is not dangerous like after drinking alcohol?