Name an opioid
Morphine, Heroin, Fentanyl, Oxycontin
What is the active ingredient in marijuana
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
What are some 'healthier' (not entirely healthy) smoke free nicotine products that are available to help users quit smoking
Gum Patches Lozenges Sprays Inhalers
What is the BAC legal limit for someone who is under the age of 21 in Ohio
.02%
What are the drug schedules and what do they mean
Drugs Schedules classify drugs based on their potential for abuse and addictive potential. The worst drugs are Schedule 1 and the drugs that are still bad but not as harmful are Schedule 5
Name a stimulant
Nicotine, Cocaine, Caffeine, Meth, Adderall, ecstasy
What percentage of people who drive while intoxicated are arrested and charged
1%
Which addictive drug is found naturally in tobacco
Nicotine
What is the BAC legal limit for someone who is over the age of 21 in the state of Ohio
.08%
Name a 2 symptoms of a stimulant
High heart rate, high blood pressure, chest pain, dilated pupils, sweating chills, nausea
Name a Hallucinogen
LSD, 'Magic Mushrooms' (psilocybin), DMT, Peyote
What is the biggest danger of consuming marijuana/thc if you are under the age of 25
Your brain is still developing until the age 25
Why is it difficult to determine how bad vapes really are for your health?
No long term studies
How can alcohol be addictive other than the dopamine response in your brain
Habit and Routine, Peer pressure, What you do while intoxicated
Which opioate is 50-100 times more potent than heroin
Fentanyl
Name a dissociative
PCP Ketamine
What is the legal oil compound extracted from marijuana and can give relief for aches and pains
Cannabidiol (CBD)
The most common side effect of quitting nicotine for more than a few days is
Withdrawal. The worst symptoms when quitting nicotine are the first 72 hours. You may experience headaches for the next 2-4 weeks as the dopamine in your brain resets to normal levels. QUITTING IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK IT IS ALL A MIND GAME WITH NICOTINE
What would an accurate range for when alcohol poisoning be?
.30-.36
What is the primary use of a prescription opioid
Pain killer
Name a depressant that is not alcohol
Xanax, Ativan, benzodiazapines, barbiturates
What is the biggest determining factor on how long different types of drugs stay in your system (Don't just say body weight)
Fat solubility vs water solubility
What is a condition in which too little oxygen reaches the brain
Hypoxia
What is the difference between alcohol abuse and an alcoholic
An alcohol abuser is a binge drinker or someone who does irresponsible behaviors while drinking alcohol. An alcoholic is physically and mentally dependent on the drug and will find daily functions difficult due to withdraws
What is the term used to describe all of a drug leaving your system? Do this before entering rehab
Detoxification