Alcohol
What is BAC?
Blood Alcohol Content - represents the percentage of alcohol in the bloodstream
Where is marijuana derived from?
Hemp plant
What is the colorless, odorless, highly addictive drug found in tobacco?
Nicotine
What happens when the body becomes use to a drug and needs more and more amounts to produce the same effect?
Tolerance
Is marijuana a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogen?
Depressant
What is the legal drinking age in NC?
21 years old
List 4 side effects of marijuana
1. Increased appetite
2. Paranoia
3. Lack of motivation/loss of interest
4. Increased heart rate
5. Impaired motor control
6. Distorted perception
Is nicotine a stimulant, depressant, narcotic, or hallucinogen?
Stimulant
What is an unwanted change in the body, that is not related to the main purpose of a drug?
Side effect
Name 5 different drugs
Marijuana, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Crack, Heroin, Aspirin, Acetaminophen, Adderall, Xanax, Percocet, Valium, Alcohol, Nicotine, Codine, K2 (spice), LSD, Acid, Molly/Ecstacy, Ibuprofen
What is it called when an individual's blood alcohol level rises to a danger point, in which the person loses consciousness and goes into a coma, or worse, dies?
Alcohol Poisoning
What is the chemical in marijuana that causes your body to release dopamine and causes you to become high?
THC (Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol)
What is the term for exhaled smoke and sidestream (or passive) smoke from burning tobacco products?
Secondhand smoke
What are the 2 types of drug dependence?
1. Physical - when a person develops a tolerance and shows symptoms of withdrawl without the drug
2. Psychological - a strong emotional desire to continue to use a drug
What is the difference between an over the counter medication/drug and a prescription medication/drug?
OTC is a drug that people can buy without a doctor's prescription. A prescription can only be obtained by written order from a doctor or physician.
How long does it take for alcohol to enter the bloodstream?
Within 5 to 10 minutes of being consumed
Is marijuana addictive?
Yes
It is against the law to sell cigarettes or other tobacco products to anyone under the age of what?
18 years old
What is the depressant drug found in some beverages that slows down the central nervous system and harms body organs?
Alcohol
The continued need for the effects of a drug, even though the effects are harmful on the body, mind, and relationships is called what?
Addiction
What is the legal drinking limit (amount of BAC in a person's body) in North Carolina?
.08%
What is the most noticeable effect of smoking marijuana?
Short term memory loss
Name 2 smoking-related conditions and diseases
1. Cancer
2. Emphysema
3. Chronic Bronchitis
4. Asthma
What are 4 ways in which drugs enter the body?
By mouth, inhalation, injection, and absorption
Name 5 pieces of information found on the label of an over the counter drug/medication.
1. Name of Product
2. Type of medicine
3. Amount in package
4. Uses
5. Warnings
6. Expiration Date
7. Manufacturer Information
8. Active/Inactive Ingredients