Stimulants & Depressants
These are some of the more common symptoms of Stimulant usage.
Increased heart rate and blood pressure. Reduced Appetite. Increased attention span and concentration.
True or False: All Opioids are illegal within the United States.
False: Certain Opioids can be prescribed by licensed medical professionals for various reasons, usually pain relief.
This is the legal age for the purchase and consumption of Alcohol in the United stated
21
True or False: All of you (Yes you) can legally purchase and smoke Marijuana in New York State.
False: You may do neither, the legal age for usage and purchase (baring medical exemption) is 21.
This is a major risk factor involved in the use of drugs delivered specifically via injection.
Infection.
These are some of the more common symptoms of Depressant usage.
Slowed heart rate. Decreased reaction time. Lethargy. Increased appetite.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Post-surgical pain. Anxiety. Severe pain due to trauma or disease. Depression. Coughing. Diarrhea
Which of the above listed are not legitimate uses for prescription opioids?
(Hint, there are 3)
PTSD.
Depression.
Anxiety.
Alcohol is considered the following form of drug.
Depressant.
These are common slang/nicknames for Marijuana
The Devil's Lettuce. Mary Jane. Reefer. Grass. Weed. Ganja.
Doobie's, Blunt's.
This opiate is increasingly mixed in with all other drugs, and has lead to a severe increase in drug related deaths.
Fentanyl.
These drugs, classified as Depressants, are legal for use in the United States if obtained through a valid prescription.
Xanax, Percocet, Klonopin, Valium
These are some physical symptoms of people under the influence of depressants.
Slurred speech. Poor focus. Poor fine motor control. Bloodshot Eyes.
This organ can become damaged over time through excessive consumption of Alcohol.
The Liver (Cirrhosis)
Name 3 symptoms of Marijuana usage (not necessarily long-term symptoms)
This over the counter Drug can be used to assist those who are suffering from an overdose.
Naloxone (Narcan)
These drugs, classified as stimulants, are legal for use in the U.S. through prescriptions.
Adderall, Ritalin, and Concerta (methyphenidate)
The following Opiate is illegal in all forms within the United States yet is 50% less potent than its synthetic brother Fentanyl.
Heroin
True or False: You can get in legal trouble for being at a party where alcohol is served to minors, even if you yourself do not drink.
TRUE: You can get in trouble for not leaving, or for not reporting the presence of alcohol, EVEN IF you yourself do not drink or serve any.
These are some of the long-term effects of Marijuana usage.
Impaired memory, learning, attention, problem-solving, and focus (Brain Fog).
Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia. (All more common with Adolescent youth).
Addiction (Yes you can), which can lead to withdrawal (Irritability, insomnia, pain, vommiting)
True or False: Alcohol is safe to consume at the same time as Marijuana
Mixing marijuana and alcohol is risky because their effects amplify each other, leading to greater impairment, slowed reaction times, poor coordination, and distorted perception. Alcohol also boosts THC absorption, causing a more intense high and higher risk of "greening out"
Also increases chance of overconsumption and alcohol poisoning.
Mac Miller, Billy Mays, Chris Farley, Whitney Houston, all died due to usage of this stimulant.
Cocaine (mixed with Fentanyl in some cases)
2
Heroin (It's Heroin)
Carfentanil (Synthetic, used by Veterinarians, no use for humans other than getting high)
This is the legal limit for driving while under the influence in the Unites States.
0.08
What, if any, are the risks to edible Marijuana compared to Marijuana ingested by smoking?
(Defend your answer, explain the risks if you feel there are any, or explain why you feel edibles are safer.)
True or False: The best way to avoid becoming addicted to drugs is to avoid using them.
True. Obviously.