Drugs
What is the difference between a depressant and a stimulant?
depressant=slows down the central nervous system
stimulant= speeds up the central nervous system
What is the legal limit for a person under the age of 21 to in terms of alcohol?
ZERO Tolerance
Name the 3 MAIN substances found in cigarettes.
Nicotine
Tar
Carbon Monoxide
Withdrawal.
What is the active ingredient in marijuana that “gets you high?”
THC
What is a strong RISK FACTOR for Heroin use?
Prescription Opioid Use
Name 3 long term effects of alcohol use:
Cirrhosis of the liver, risk of chest infection, addiction, brain damage, enlarged heart, pancreatitis, ulcers, high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney failure
What percent of smokers have started smoking before the age of 18?
90%
What does the term tolerance mean?
When you need greater amounts of a drug in order to feel its effects.
What is the combining of two drugs that increases the effects of both drugs called?
Synergism
What is the name of the neurotransmitter that makes a person feel “high” by causing the brain to release unusually large amounts of what?
Name 3 factors that affect a persons BAC.
Weight, Gender, Time spent drinking, amount of food in the stomach, alcohol content, size of drink
What does nicotine do to the blood vessels?
Nicotine constricts the blood vessels.
Can lead to atherosclerosis (hardening of walls of the artery)
What is a process of learning to cope with addictions while learning new and healthier habits and behaviors called?
Rehabilitation
A physical or psychological state when the body requires a drug in order to function normally.
Physical Dependence
Name the 6 categories of drugs
Stimulants, Depressants, Hallucinogens, Opiates, Inhalants, Cannabis
What is the organ that does the most work in ridding alcohol from your body?
LIVER.
Name 3 smoking related diseases.
Cancer
Emphysema
Asthma
Chronic Bronchitis
Name 3 examples of RISK Factors for ADDICTION:
•Family History (Genetics)
•First use during childhood or teen years
• Anxiety, Depression (Mental health challenges)
•Family chaos/instability/low parental supervision
•Drug use in immediate family and/or social circle
•Easy access/availability of drugs
•Positive perception of drug use/acceptance
What do all JUUL products contain?
Nicotine
Name 3 examples of Hallucinogens.
LSD (acid). Others are mescaline, ketamine, PCP, MDMA (ecstasy), or psilocybin (mushrooms).
1. What is the name of the organic compound found in alcohol?
2. How many drinks a day is considered a moderate drinker?
1. Ethanol
2. One drink per day
What is the product also known as dip, chew, or snuff that is put between the lip and gum and sucked on the inside of the mouth?
Smokeless Tobacco
(chewing tobacco)
Each layer is like a slice of Swiss cheese. The areas with holes are the dangerous areas of the slice because they can let risks go through. The areas without holes protect us because they can block risks. For example, hanging out with friends who abuse drugs punches a huge hole in our social slice.
What are three drugs used more widely by people in the US than marijuana?
Alcohol, Caffeine, Nicotine.