Depressants
What Alcohol commercial is often associated with Clydesdales & miniature pony's?
Budweiser
Can withdrawing from stimulants kill you?
No
Can withdrawing from Opiates be life threating?
No: is correct answer
If precipitated withdrawal were mentioned and explained you get $100 extra
It's very rare that an incidence of precipitated withdrawal is fatal
What are common words for cannabis:
Pot, Ganja, Weed, reefer (granted it was coined in the 30s), grass, and The Devils Cabbage,
If the whole world smells like shit ___ __ __
Check your pants!
Can alcohol withdrawal kill you?
Yes
Name four examples of stimulants?
Cocaine
Crack cocaine
Ritalin
Adderall
Methamphetamine
MDMA
Caffeine
Nicotine
Give three examples of different opiates:
Fentanyl, Morphine, Heroin, Oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet), Methadone, Buprenorphine (Subutex, Suboxone)
Does Cannabis cause long-term damage to the brain and lungs? If so what?
Yes!
Lungs:
Brain:
NOT LONG-TERM Stomach:
If you go into a barber shop enough times...
You will get a haircut.
Anyone know what his means?
Why did liquor stores stay open during covid?
In many states liquor stores stayed open while other businesses were closed:
Public health and safety:
Abruptly shutting down liquor stores could lead to withdrawal symptoms in people with alcohol dependence, which can be dangerous or even life-threatening. Keeping them open helped prevent a potential healthcare crisis.
Economic reasons:
Alcohol sales represent a significant source of tax revenue for many states. Closing stores could have caused a substantial loss of revenue during an already challenging economic period.
Legal and regulatory classification:
Some states include alcohol retailers under “essential retail” because they provide products that are widely consumed and legally regulated.
Social stability:
In some areas, governments considered access to alcohol as a way to reduce potential social unrest or stress-related issues during lockdowns.
What are symptoms of stimulants in the body or mind?
Body: Insomnia, Increased heart rate, increased temperature, dry mouth, diarrhea, decreased appetite
Mind: Racing thoughts, euphoria, paranoia, anxiety, may trigger mania
What treatment method has been scientifically proven as most effective for long-term sobriety of opiate users?
Medication Assited Treatment (MAT): https://youtu.be/_RP27Qh1hZY?si=KXz9rrIrYFfuiTIj
MAT can be short or long-term treatment and is safe to use for months, years, or even a lifetime. The longer the treatment, the better the health outcomes. Methadone and buprenorphine prevent withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
What are the symptoms of cannabis withdrawal?
Lack of sleep, lack decreases appetite, anxiety,
In severe cases of chronic heavy use can even cause sweats, shakes, nausea, and vomiting
AA Rhymes:
You have to put a plug in the ______
Jug
Name 4 Depressants (class of substances that decrease brain activity but are not opiates)
Prescription Depressants
Benzodiazepines (anti-anxiety/sleep medications)
Examples: Xanax (alprazolam), Valium (diazepam), Ativan (lorazepam), Klonopin (clonazepam)
Barbiturates (less common now; used for anxiety, sleep, or seizures)
Examples: Phenobarbital, Secobarbital, Pentobarbital
Sleep medications (non-benzodiazepine sedatives)
Examples: Z-drugs: Ambien (zolpidem), Lunesta (eszopiclone), Sonata (zaleplon)
Alcohol
Ethanol (beer, wine, spirits) — legal depressant often abused, can be lethal in overdose or chronic misuse.
Illegal/Street Depressants
GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) – sometimes used recreationally for euphoria, sedative effects, or “club drug” purposes.
Rohypnol (flunitrazepam) – powerful benzodiazepine, illegal in many countries, sometimes called a “date-rape drug.”
What neurotransmitters are most associated with stimulants?
What is Narcan, and how and when do you use it?
What Narcan is: A medication (naloxone) that quickly reverses opioid overdoses by blocking opioid effects, especially life-threatening respiratory depression.
When to use it: If someone shows signs of opioid overdose—unresponsiveness, slow or stopped breathing, blue lips or fingertips, or pinpoint pupils.
How to use it: Call 911, give the nasal spray into one nostril, repeat in the other nostril after 2–3 minutes if needed, and stay with the person until help arrives.
What neurotransmitter is primarily affected by cannabis use?
You can turn a cucumber into a pickle but....
You can't turn a pickle back to a cucumber
What does this mean?
What neurotransmitter is often associated with Alcohol?
GABA: is an inhibitory neurotransmitter meaning it slows functions in the nervous system.
Dopamine: the reward hormone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D2uyrNcGuo&t=8s
Why has over does on stimulants increased in American?
The combination of stimulants like methamphetamine or cocaine with synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, has significantly increased overdose deaths.
In 2022, more than 10% of stimulant overdose deaths also involved fentanyl, underscoring the dangers of polydrug use.
What is the difference between Subutex and Suboxone?
Both are partial opioid agonists used in MAT; they are safer than street/prescription drugs and helps prevent relapse.
1️⃣ Subutex
Contains: Buprenorphine only.
Purpose: Typically used at the very start of treatment for opioid dependence, especially during induction, when someone is coming off full opioid agonists (like fentanyl or oxycodone).
Why no naloxone? Because the person is in a controlled medical setting at the start, there’s less concern about misuse in the clinic.
2️⃣ Suboxone
Contains: Buprenorphine + naloxone (an opioid antagonist).
Purpose: Maintenance treatment for OUD.
Role of naloxone: If taken as prescribed sublingually (under the tongue), naloxone is inactive. But if someone tries to inject it, naloxone blocks the opioid effect and can trigger withdrawal. This reduces misuse/diversion risk.
Is cannabis withdrawal common?
In an analysis of studies of more than 23,000 people, researchers found that 47% of people who used marijuana regularly experienced withdrawal symptoms.
Research also shows that the levels of THC in marijuana have been increasing over the past couple of decades. This may make marijuana withdrawal increasingly common.
Rhymes:
When you get nudges from the _____
Judges