Opioids
What is the primary drug used for opioid OD reversal
Naloxone / Narcan
Name three stimulants
amphetamine (Adderrall, Ritalin, Vyvance), caffeine, methamphetamine, cocaine
What must your BAC be to be considered legally impaired?
.08% (the equivalent of to 2-3 drinks per hour)
Can you overdose on marijuana?
An overdose happens when you take too much of a medication or substance. You can overdose on cannabis (weed). But an overdose is rarely fatal.
Edibles tend to cause more cannabis overdoses because of the lag in their effect as well as how the body processes them.
Name 3 Hallucinogens/Psychedelics
PCP, LSD, Mushrooms, Ketamine, Ayahuasca, Ecstasy, Mescaline, Peyote
What is the primary function of opioids?
Pain Relief
What medical condition is frequently treated with stimulants?
ADHD
What vital organ does alcohol effect the most?
The Liver
Which strain of marijuana is most likely to be helpful for treating anxiety or eating disorders?
Indica
Which hallucinogens are addictive?
PCP, Ketamine
Name 3 Opioids
Fentanyl
Hydrocodone (Lortabs)
Morphine
Methadone
Oxycodone (Oxys or Percs)
Name 3 side effects of stimulant use.
Dizziness, tremors, headache, flushed skin, chest pain with palpitations, excessive sweating, vomiting, abdominal cramps, inability to sleep, restlessness, diarrhea
Symptoms of alcohol overdose include mental confusion, difficulty remaining conscious, vomiting, seizures, trouble breathing, slow heart rate, clammy skin, dulled responses (such as no gag reflex, which prevents choking), and extremely low body temperature. Alcohol overdose can lead to permanent brain damage or death.
Share five medical conditions whose symptoms are effectively managed with cannabis.
Epilepsy, Cancer, Nausea, Multiple Sclerosis, Glaucoma, Chronic Pain, HIV, IBS, PTSD, Anxiety, Insomnia, Tourettes, Muscle Spasms, Opioid Dependency, Migraines, Appetite Loss/Eating Disorders
Name 2 symptoms of an OD on hallucinogens
Slow breathing, convulsions, seizures, sweating, nausea, dilated pupils, rapid heartbeat, dry mouth, tremors, blurred vision, death
Name 2 side effects of opiates
drowsiness, constipation, euphoria, nauseau, vomiting, slow breathing
Name 3 signs of an OD from stimulant use
What part of the brain is most effected by alcohol consumption?
Alcohol affects the frontal lobe, which is responsible for planning, decision making, and impulse control.
Which strain of cannabis is most often used during waking hours due to its ability to increase energy and reduce depression symptoms?
Sativa
This drug is known as "Angel Dust", "Rocket Fuel", and when mixed with Crack, "Space Base"
PCP
PCP is a chemically made substance. It's a combination of a stimulant (upper), depressant (downer), hallucinogen, and anesthetic (sedative). People most often take this drug to chase the high that can make you feel detached from your body.
Name 3 Signs of an opioid overdose
difficulty waking, staying awake, blue or grey lips or nails, very small pupils, cold clammy skin, dizziness, confusion, gurgling sounds, slow, weak or no breathing
What drug can be used to reverse the effects of a stimulant overdose?
None.
What are the two most dangerous types of alcohol?
Name two impairments from marijuana that making driving difficult.
Alertness, Concentration, Coordination, Reaction Time, Processing Time
Name two medical conditions that are treated with psychedlics.
addiction, anxiety, major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and end-of-life care