Drugs

1-5

100

Every day in America, another _____ people die as a result of drunk driving crashes. That’s one person every ____ minutes. (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

a. 20 people, every 60 minutes.

b. 29 people, every 50 minutes.

c. 35 people, every 90 minutes.

d. 45 people, every 120 minutes.

B. Every day in America, another 29 people die as a result of drunk driving crashes. That’s one person every 50 minutes

200

Youth who start drinking before age 15 are _____ times more likely to develop alcohol dependence or abuse later in life than those who begin drinking at or after age 21. (Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality)

a. 2 times more likely

b. 10 times more likely

c. 5 times more likely

d. 6 times more likely

D. 6 times more likely.

300

Various research studies show that teens that start smoking marijuana regularly experience what appear to be permanent declines in their IQs and mental function. (National Institute of Drug Abuse)

a. True b. False

A. True. One example was a large longitudinal study in New Zealand that found that persistent marijuana use disorder with frequent use starting in adolescence was associated with a loss of an average of 6 or up to 8 IQ points measured in mid-adulthood. Significantly, in that study, those who used marijuana heavily as teenagers and quit using as adults did not recover the lost IQ points

400

Marijuana cultivation has had serious environmental consequences. (NDIC, National Drug Threat Assessment)

a. True b. False

A. True. The cultivation of marijuana has had serious consequences for the environment. Propane tanks and other trash from illicit marijuana growers litter the remote areas of park lands from California to Tennessee. Growers often use a cocktail of pesticides and fertilizers many times stronger than what is used on residential lawns to cultivate their crop. These chemicals leach out quickly, killing native insects and other organisms directly. Fertilizer runoff contaminates local waterways and aids in the growth of algae and weeds. The aquatic vegetation in turn impedes water flows that are critical to maintaining biodiversity in wetlands and other sensitive environments.

500

Which of the following are reported symptoms of Spice/K2 (synthetic marijuana)? (www.drugabuse.gov)

a. rapid heart rate

b. vomiting & hallucinations

c. agitation & confusion

d. all of the above

D. All of the above

6-10

100

The chemical compounds in Spice (synthetic marijuana) were developed in the mid-1990’s as part of a university research project whose goal was to create a medicine for cancer patients that would decrease their pain and nausea. (High on Spice: The Dangers of Synthetic Marijuana)

a. True b. False

A. True. The compounds were never intended to be misused by people seeking a legal high. One of the reasons Spice and other versions of synthetic marijuana are so dangerous is because of the ever changing chemical compounds found from product to product

200

Research suggests that marijuana use negatively impacts the development of which regions of the brain? (National Institute of Drug Abuse, “What are the long term effects of marijuana use on the brain?”)

a. The prefrontal cortex, which involves higher-level reasoning.

b. The hippocampus, which involves memory.

c. Both A and B, along with other regions.

d. None of the above. Marijuana has no effect on brain development.

C. Both A and B, along with other regions

300

Recent findings in the journal Lancet Psychiatry regarding youth marijuana use found that teenagers who are daily users of marijuana are: (The Lancet Psychiatry, Volume I, Issue 4, pgs. 286-293)

a. 60% less likely to complete high school or obtain a college degree

b. 7 times more likely to attempt suicide

c. 8 times more likely to use other drugs

d. More likely to become addicted to marijuana

e. More likely to become welfare dependent

f. All of the above

F. All of the above

400

One hour of hookah smoking is equal to: (American Lung Association)

a. 100 puffs b. 75 puffs c. 200 puffs d. 30 puffs

C. 200 puffs. An average cigarette is 20 puffs. Due to the mode of smoking – including frequency of puffing, depth of inhalation, and length of the smoking session – hookah smokers may absorb higher concentrations of the toxins found in cigarette smoke

500

Hookah smoke is filtered through water, therefore making it less harmful. (drugfreecoalition.org)

a.True b. False

B. Even though the tobacco is filtered through water it does not filter out cancer-causing chemicals. When you burn tobacco and produce smoke; it doesn’t matter how you smoke it, the end result is always the same. Water-filtered smoke is still damaging.

11-15

100

E-cigarettes and hookah are NOT tobacco products. (American Lung Association)

a. True b. False

B. False. Both are in fact tobacco products and are not safer than cigarettes.

200

E-cigarettes produce chemical emissions. (American Lung Association)

a. True b. False

A. True. These emissions include traces of formaldehyde, and benzene which are inhaled by the user.

300

Every 12 minutes someone in America dies from an opioid overdose.(Centers for Disease Control)

a. True b. False

A. True. Types of opioids include; Heroin, Prescription Opioids such as; OxyContin, Oxycodone, Vicodin, and Synthetic Opioids such as; Fentanyl which is 50 times stronger than heroin, and Carfentanil which is 100 times more potent than Fentanyl. Carfentanil is often used to tranquilize large animals such as elephants. Synthetic opioids are so potent, that even minor contact with human skin can cause overdose or death. Many often digest Fentanyl unknowingly as it is often used to cut other drugs and pills

400

Nearly _____ of Heroin users started with prescription opioid pills. (Centers for Disease Control)

a.20% b. 30% c. 50% d. 80%

D. 80%

500

Active ingredient THC creates feelings of mild euphoria & relaxation.

Affects memory & coordination.

 Heavy use can induce “Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome” which causes extreme nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

 Can act like a depressant or stimulant depending on the strain. Hybrid strains also exist with combined effects on the central nervous system.

A. Opioids
B. Inhalants
C. Marijuana
D. Methamphetamine

Marijuana

16-20

100

 Causes relaxation and sleepiness.

 Impairs brain function and motor skills.

 Can cause moodiness.

 Loss of coordination, slurred speech & visual distortions.

 Depression, high blood pressure, liver & heart disease.

A – Cigarettes

B - Alcohol

C - E-Cigarettes

D - Cocaine

Alcohol

200

 Overstimulates serotonin-producing nerve cells

 Creates short-term feelings of pleasure & increased energy

 Can cause nausea, fainting & depression.

 Long-term use can cause memory problems and learning disabilities.

 Can cause a potentially fatal over-heating condition called hyperthermia.

A - Prescription Drugs

B - Ecstasy

C - Hookah

Ecstasy

300

 Stimulate and sedate the central nervous system.

 Cause kidneys to secrete epinephrine, a stress hormone.

 Can cause lung and heart disease, and cancer

 During pregnancy can cause birth defects

A – Cigarettes

B - Alcohol

C - E-Cigarettes

D - Cocaine

Cigarettes

400

Stimulate the brain to give a temporary head rush, or high.

 Some of these substances dilate blood vessels, causing the heart to pump dangerously fast

 Can damage the cardiovascular and nervous systems, causing headache, nausea, slurred speech, loss of coordination & breathing difficulties.

 Can cause depression & memory loss.

 Can cause death from suffocation & heart failure

A. Opioids
B. Inhalants
C. Marijuana
D. Methamphetamine

Inhalants

500

 Central nervous system depressant.

 Induces euphoria by releasing endorphins, hormones that block pain and anxiety.

 Can cause vomiting, respiratory failure, pneumonia, & miscarriage.

 Chronic users may develop collapsed veins, heart infections & liver disease.

 Sharing needles to inject the drug increases risk of contracting infectious diseases like HIV, hepatitis and others.

 Death from overdose

A. Opioids
B. Inhalants
C. Marijuana
D. Methamphetamine

Opioids

21-25

100

 Elevates heart rate/blood pressure/ and respiratory rate

 Numbness and Tingling

 Hallucinations

 Can induce user into a coma/unconsciousness.

 Can cause panic attacks, seizures, severe muscle spasms and vomiting.

 In addition to being sprayed with unknown chemical compounds, it is often laced with heroin, meth, and/or hallucinogenic drugs such as LSD, all which have additional risk and effects.

A- Spice/K2 (Synthetic-MJ)

B- Alpha-PVP(Flakka, Gravel, Bath Salts)

C- Methamphetanmine

Spice/K2

200

 Causes the release of high levels of the brain chemical dopamine, which creates an intense rush & feelings of euphoria.

 Can cause insomnia, confusion, tremors, convulsions, & aggressive behavior.

 Can damage blood vessels, cause respiratory problems, & irregular heartbeat.

 Damage to brain cells, over time, can result in a severe movement disorder.

A. Opioids
B. Inhalants
C. Marijuana
D. Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

300

 Central nervous system stimulant

 Releases brain chemical dopamine

 Temporarily increases energy.

 Can cause fatal heart and lung failure, seizures and strokes.

 Sharing needles to inject a liquid form of the drug increases risk of contracting infectious diseases like HIV, hepatitis and others.

A – Cigarettes

B - Alcohol

C - E-Cigarettes

D - Cocaine

Cocaine

400

 Varies depending on specific type.

 Can increases blood pressure and heart rate.

 Can cause addiction.

 Can cause organ damage.

 Can cause difficulty breathing.

 Can cause seizures, heart attacks, strokes and death.

A - Prescription Drugs

B - Ecstasy

C - Hookah

Prescription Drugs

500

 Same effects as cigarettes

 Increases health risks by producing high levels of carbon monoxide, metals, and cancer-causing chemicals.

 Cancer, Heart Disease, same risks as cigarettes!

A - Prescription Drugs

B - Ecstasy

C - Hookah

Hookah