Alcohol
BAC stands for
what is Blood Alcohol Content
Cannabis is this color
what is
Green
The definition of drugs
What is
any substance that changes the physiological state of the body when ingested
True or False
It is your choice to become addicted
False
age range most popular for "experimenting" with drugs
what is
12-17
Alcohol is considered this type of drug
What is a depressant
3 other names people call Cannabis
What is
weed
Marijuana
Mary Jane
Pot
ganja
Meaning of Illicit
What is
Illegal or forbidden to use/sell
Addiction is described as
what is
a disease, being Physiologically dependent on a substance.
Name 3 Licit Drugs
What is
Caffeine
Alcohol
Nicotine
Marijuana
OTC/prescription drugs
Two men drink six beers each. One man weighs 150lbs while the other weighs 200lbs. Who will have a higher BAC? Explain why.
What is
The man who weighs 150, because it goes through your body faster
3 side effects of using cannabis
what is
Slowed thinking/reactions/impaired memory/impaired brain development
definition of licit drugs
What is
Allowed or legal drugs
At which stage does it become addiction
What is
when your body start to rely on the substance to function.
Name 3 Illicit Drugs
Heroin
Cocaine
Methamphetamines
Using someone else's prescription drugs
Ecstasy
If a person had the choice of drinking 12 ounces of wine vs 12 ounces of beer, which option would cause them to become more intoxicated?
What is
The wine
One reason someone might use marijuana (medicinal purposes)
what is
treat cancer
relieve seizures
relieve anxiety
pain
multiple sclerosis
Term used to describe someone who is addicted to alcohol
What is
An Alcoholic
the percentage of Americans that used drugs last year
What is
20%
5 stages of substance use
what is
Experimentation
Regular use/misuse
Risky use/dependence
Tolerance
Addiction
three government strategies use to limit excessive and dangerous alcohol use among people.
What is...
Setting the minimum age to 21
limiting the purchase of alcohol
Raising the sales tax
when was recreational marijuana legalized in New York state
what is
March 30, 2021
Substance abuse is...
What is
True or false
Women are more likely to abuse substances than men
What is
False
Name 3 classifications of drugs
What is
Stimulants (speeds you up)
Depressants (slows you down)
Opioids (pain relief)
Club drugs (uppers)
Inhalants (disoriented)
Synthetic (man made)