Alcohol
Beer makes you less drug then other types of alcohol.
False, the alcohol content of a drink is what makes you drunk. A beer, a large glass of wine and a double vodka all have nearly three unites of alcohol each.
Pot is not bad for you.
False, it is in fact bad for you. The powerful drug can cause cancer and numerous other health complications putting the user at risk for disease. Other negative risks include lack of coordination, memory problems and poor concentration.
Cocaine and Methamphetamine are both in a class of drugs called stimulants. Does this mean they achieve their effects in the same way?
No there are some major differences in the basic mechanisms of how they work.
Addicts cannot recover.
False, yes with treatment and a recovery program addicts can live a drug and alcohol free life. Addiction is a chronic illness.
You can become addicted to prescription drugs, even if you take them only as prescribed.
True, you body will become physically addicted to opiates or benzodiazepines even if you are not abusing them and taking them as prescribed.
Eating before drinking alcohol will slow the rate of absorption of alcohol into my system.
Pot has many chemical ingredients called cannabinoids. Which is the main ingredient that makes you high?
THC The main psychotropic chemical in pot, responsible for most of the intoxicating effects that people seek.
Fentanyl is an especially dangerous drug because:
Only a tiny bit can cause an overdose. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid pain reliever that is similar to the opioid morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent.
It's safe to drink more and more over time because your body develops a tolerance to alcohol.
False, Tolerance is a warning sign, not a stamp of approval to drink more. If your body develops a tolerance you have to drink more to get the same affect, this means your body is being physically affected by alcohol.
Drugs called "spice" or "k2" are sometimes called "fake weed" but in reality, they are different from the marijuana. Scientists called these drugs "synthetic cannabinoids" They can be dangerous, because you never know what they contain. How many different types of synthetic cannabinoids were reported by law enforcement in 2014?
177
Ecstasy or Molly can be dangerous for which reasons?
It can result in blurred vision, it can make your muscles cramp, you don't always know what ingredients have been added to it and it can make it hard for your body to control it's temperature, which can result in heart failure.
What is a symptom of an alcohol overdose?
Irregular breathing, confusion, vomiting,
Marijuana is all natural.
False, it is often cut with other chemicals and those other chemicals are not listed and can be toxic.
Combining drugs is ok, as long as you know what it is your combining?
False, mixing drugs can be extremely dangerous. Many times, overdose and death occur as a result of combining drugs.
The brain is particularly vulnerable to damage from alcohol while it is still developing. Until about what age does the brain continue to develop?
Into your 20's around 26.
Marijuana makes you more mellow and relaxed.
False, studies have shown that people are more likey to engage in aggressive behaviors.
Can you die from Heroin withdrawal?
No, you will experience flu like symptoms, but the only withdrawal that is life threatening is alcohol withdrawal.