Alcohol
Drugs
Consequences
Risk Factors
Being Safe
100

What does the acronym BAC mean?

Blood Alcohol Concentration.

100

What are four other names for cannabis?

Marijuana, dope, pot, grass, weed, head, mary jane, doobie, bud, hashish, hash.

100

What are some legal consequences of using illegal drugs?

Can be fined or sent to prison.

100

What is peer pressure?

When you feel like you have to do something to impress or fit in with other people.

100

What is the legal age for alcohol consumption?

21

200

How many ounces of beer is a standard drink?

12 ounces

200

What is the active ingredient in cannabis?

THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol).

200

Why are drugs addictive?

They change the way your brain works and feels pleasure.

200

What are the three risk factor categories on the Drug Triangle?

Drug, Environment, and Individual.

200

List three reasons why illegal drugs are dangerous.

Addictive, non-regulated, harmful ingredients, and negative effects for the user.

300

What type of drug is alcohol?

A depressant.

300

What type of drug is cannabis?

A depressant.

300

What are four short-term harms of using alcohol?

Accidental injury, alcohol poisoning, hangovers, risk-taking, road accidents, violence.

300

Choose one of the risk categories from the Drug Triangle. Name three factors of that type.

Drug (type, purity, amount taken, over what time).

Environment (where, who with, occasion, time of day).

Individual (age, gender, experience, food intake).

300

In Georgia, what is the BAC level for a  fully-licensed driver aged 21 and over?

0.08% BAC.

400

What is binge drinking?

Heavy alcohol use over a short period of time. Generally 4+ standard drinks for women, or 5+ standard drinks for men on a single occasion.

400

What type of drug is nicotine and caffeine?

A stimulant.

400

What are five long-term harms of using alcohol.

Brain damage, cancer, fertility issues, heart problems, impotence, liver damage, mental health issues, risk of diabetes, substance abuse, and weight gain.

400

What group of people are at the greatest risk of harm from using alcohol?

Underaged people whose brains have not finished developing.

400

Name four strategies for making safe choices when being peer pressured into drinking alcohol.

Say no, suggest alternatives, use humour, make up an excuse, change the subject, walk away, and find like-minded people.

500

Two people drinking the same amount of alcohol might have different BACs. Name five factors that can affect a person's BAC.

Body weight, gender, body composition, metabolism, age, health conditions, food intake, and medications.

500

Name five recreational drugs that are illegal in the United States.

Methamphetamines (stimulant), ecstasy, cocaine, heroin, and LSD.

500

What are four non-physical health related consequences of using alcohol long-term?

Family problems, financial problems, homelessness, mental health issues, legal issues, and workplace problems.

500

What is the BEST way to reduce the risk of long-term harms from alcohol?

Just say NO to alcohol (Abstinence).

500

Is Cannabis legal for recreational use in Georgia?

NO!

However, medical cannabis is legal for patients with qualifying conditions.

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