FAST FACTS
In what portion of the brain does decision making occur?
Pre Frontal Cortex
How harmful is second hand smoke when it comes to cigarettes?
More harmful than smoking as it contains much higher concentrations of cancer causing substances.
At what age range are you more susceptible to building addictions to alcohol and drugs?
Teenagers are more susceptible to drug addiction than adults are. Whether the drug is alcohol, opioids, marijuana, or other substances.
What may happen if you have too much caffeine?
May cause headaches, rapid heartbeat, nausea, feelings of anxiety, nervousness, restlessness, or agitation.
What harmful chemicals can exist in vapes? (name 2)
Vaping can expose the user’s lungs to harmful chemicals like formaldehyde, diacetyl, and acrolein, as well as toxic metal particles like nickel, tin, and lead.
What are two effects that can happen from taking prescription drugs that aren’t yours?
overdose, increased illness, seizures, heart palpitations, allergic reactions, organ damage, stroke, coma, and other serious medical issues, increased heart rate, nausea, falling asleep,
When and why would you use the recovery position?
When someone passes out after drinking alcohol or using other substances. Use the recovery position so that they don’t choke or drown in their vomit. If the person is unresponsive, then you need to call 911.
What are two signs that someone’s substance use is becoming a problem?
Trying to quit, but can’t, conflicts in relationships (friends, family, partner, etc.), affecting their commitments (school, work, sports, etc.), affecting finances
What has more alcohol in it? 12 ounce beer, 5 ounces of wine, 1.5 ounces of liquor?
They all have the same amount of alcohol. A standard drink is equal to 14.0 grams (0.6 ounces) of pure alcohol. Generally, this amount of pure alcohol is found in:
12 ounces of beer (5% alcohol content).
5 ounces of wine (12% alcohol content).
1.5 ounces or a “shot” of 80-proof (40% alcohol content) distilled spirits or liquor (e.g., gin, rum, vodka, whiskey).
What are three short-term effect of marijuana use?
altered senses (for example, seeing brighter colors), altered sense of time, changes in mood, impaired body movement, difficulty with thinking and problem-solving, impaired memory, hallucinations (when taken in high doses), delusions (when taken in high doses), psychosis (risk is highest with regular use of high potency marijuana)
If someone uses drugs, what are 3 ways to reduce their risk?
Start with a smaller dose, know your dealer, don’t use alone/use the ‘buddy system,’ and don’t mix substances.
What are three things that will affect how many alcoholic drinks it takes for a person to get drunk?
Amount of sleep, whether you have eaten, tolerance, atmosphere, body weight, male or female
Name three signs of alcohol overdose.
Vomiting, blacking out, passing out, cold/clammy skin, slurring, lack of muscle coordination, death
Why is it dangerous to drive under the influence of a substance (alcohol or marijuana, etc)? Name 3 reasons
Effects like slower reaction time, distorted perceptions of time and distance, decreased alertness, and increased drowsiness. Since it distorts thinking, if someone is high, they may think they are driving fine even though they are not.
If someone uses injection drugs, what are 3 things that can reduce their risk?
Always use new needles, don’t share, don’t use the same spot on the body (rotate injection sites), start with smaller amounts, don’t mix an upper with a downer, don’t use alone, use fresh bottled water, don’t share cooking gear, use diluted bleach as a last resort, safely dispose of the needle.
What two substances account for most deaths in the western world?
Alcohol & tobacco. People sometimes assume that illegal drugs are the most dangerous substances, yet because of their wide use and harmful effects, these two legal substances are unsafe. Collectively, drugs and alcohol were responsible for more than 1.3 million deaths among the U.S. working-age (ages 25–64) population between 1990 and 2018.