Opiates
What is an opioid?
Opioids are substances that act on opioid receptors to produce morphine-like effects.
How many adults become addicted to marijuana
1-10 adults become addicted.
What are two more names for heroin?
Diacetylmorphine, acetomorphine.
Why do we teach DDR in the program?
To teach about the dangers of drugs and how to avoid peer pressure.
What are inhalants?
inhalants are things people inhale to get high.
What are some side-effects of opioids?
Nausea, physical dependence, tolerance, and respiratory depression.
What age group has the highest rate of use?
18-25 year olds.
How many people overdose on heroin a year?
9,173 a year.
What is the date of Red Ribbon Week and why do we celebrate it?
October 23-31, and for the sacrifice of Kiki Camarena.
How many types of inhalants are there?
There are 4 types.
What are some signs of opioid dependency?
Lying about pain to receive prescriptions for opioids, Making appointments for multiple different doctors to receive multiple prescriptions for opioids,Poor performance in work.
What are some signs of marijuana addiction?
Using more than intended, trying and failing to quit, craving marijuana.
What colors can heroin be?
white or brown powder or black sticky goo.
How many hours do we need quarterly of DDR?
Where are most common inhalants found?
In household cabinets and stores.
What happens when people develop a tolerance?
They take more and often become violent when unable to take more.
Why is marijuana more dangerous now than it was in the past.
Marijuana now days contains more THC(Tetrahydrocannabonal) than it did in the past.
Where is heroin metabolized?
In the liver.
Why is it important that we teach other people about DDR?
So that other people know the dangers of using drugs.
Name the four types of inhalants?
volatile solvents, aerosols, gases, and nitrites.
How many people overdose on opiates a year?
80,411 people overdose a year
What is a risk that a lot of people face using marijuana in recent years?
People have been lacing their supply with dangerous levels of Fentanyl.
Where is heroin originated from?
It is derived from morphine a natural opiate.
Is playing games to learn DDR fun?
Yes, absolutely!
Name three inhalants that people use?
Sharpies, paint thinner, gasoline.