Legal Drugs
What is the legal drinking age in the United States?
What are the 2 ways Marijuana can be taken into the body?
Smoking and Ingesting
Can prescription medication be addictive?
Yes, many prescribed medications are addictive and should only be used correctly under the care of a doctor.
You can become addicted to cocaine after using it once.
True or False
True.
The drug is so powerful and effects the brain immediatly
What is meth called in its rock/crystal form?
Crystal Meth
Is driving under the influence of medicine the same as driving under the influence of alcohol?
YES!
If your driving is affected in a negative way, you can be arrested for driving under the influence. the law treats it the same as alcohol.
Can you become addicted to Marijuana?
Yes, the high can become psychologically addictive.
True or False
E-Ciggarettes are safer than cigarretes
FALSE
E-Cigarettes have many dangerous chemicals in them such as Nickel and lead and can cause you to develop lung cancer. It also still contains nicotine. E-Cigarettes are not any better than a cigarette. E-Cigs haven't been around long enough to know a lot of the long term effects.
Name 2 reasons why people may use Cocaine.
Peer Pressure, Cope with emotions, To try to get away from problems, to look cool, etc.
Methamphetamine is
A. Stimulant
B. Depressant
C. Hallucinogen
A. Stimulant
Methamphetamine increases the activity in the central nervous system causing increase in heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature.
Name one short term effect of chewing tobacco
Bad Breath, Yellow teeth stains, Mouth sores
What are 2 short-term effects of Marijuana usage?
Sleepy appearance, lack of concentration, increased appetite, red bloodshot eyes, etc.
Heroin is less dangerous if you smoke or snort it instead of inject it.
True or False
False
Heroin is Heroin. There is no safe way to take it. You can still become addicted or overdoes.
Cocaine is
A. Depressant
B. Hallucinogen
C. Stimulant
Stimulant!
It increases the activity in your central nervous system.
True or False
The paranoia effects can result in you acting more calm that usual and causes you to be more aware of your surroundings.
False
The paranoia effects can often result in homicidal or suicidal thoughts.
The active ingredient in Tobacco is......
Nicotine
What is the active ingredient in Marijuana that gets you high?
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
True or False
OxyCotin is an illegal drug
False.
OxyCotin is a legally prescribed drug for pain usually after surgeries. It is highly addictive and frequently abused.
Where in the United States is Cocaine legal?
Trick questions, Cocaine is an illegal drug in the United States.
What are the 4 ways Meth can be taken into the body?
Smoking, Snorting, Swallowing, Injecting
Consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time, usually in order to get drunk is called.....
Binge Drinking
What disease does Marijuana cure?
Trick question! None! It is used medically but does not cure any diseases. It is medically used to hide or temporarily get rid of the symptoms of sicknesses.
What percentage is your BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) when considered impaired?
0.08%
What type of leaves does Cocaine come from?
Coca Leaves
Why do some people loose a lot of weight when they use drugs like Meth?
Decrease in appetite