AOD Policy
Herkimer College is considered this type of campus when pertaining to Alcohol & Other Drug Use.
What is dry.
The need to use more of a drug to experience the same effects one used to achieve with smaller amounts is called this.
What is tolerance.
Consuming 1 standard drink an hour is called this.
What is the low dose effect.
12oz beer, 5oz wine, 1.5oz liquor are all this.
What is a standard drink.
Your brain is typically done developing by this age.
What is 25.
The 1st violation of the AOD Policy would mandate the student to attend this class.
What is SAPP (or drug education programming).
PUBS (puking, unresponsive, breathing, skin) are all signs/symptoms of this.
What is alcohol poisoning/overdose.
Never let someone walk home alone because they're BAC continues to ____ after they stop consuming alcohol.
What is increase.
This is the psychoactive chemical in cannabis.
What is THC.
This area of your brain is responsible for problem solving, risk assessment, decision making and judgment, and is also the last area to fully develop.
What is your prefrontal cortex.
Students who host large parties of __ or more in their apartment when alcohol/drugs are being consumed may be subject to immediate removal from campus housing.
What is 10.
Altered senses, mood changes, impaired judgement, memory problems and difficulty problem solving are all potential short term effects of what drug?
What is cannabis (marijuana).
Mixing alcohol with this type of drug will mask the effects of alcohol, placing individuals in a dangerous situation of consuming more than intended.
What are stimulants.
Edibles take this amount of time to produce effects in an individual.
What is 30-60 minutes.
Your brain has naturally occurring THC-like receptors & chemicals called this.
What is the endocannabinoid system.
AOD violations at Herkimer College are placed on your permanent record for __ years, and reported to your transferring college/institution.
What is 7.
Constricted pupils, slurred speech, short/shallow breathing and excessive drowsiness are signs/symptoms that an individual could be under the influence of what drug.
What are opioids (heroin, etc).
If using cannabis it is important to take these periodically to decrease the risk of addiction.
What is a tolerance break.
This % of Herkimer College students report NOT engaging in binge drinking in the last 30 days.
What is 82%.
Wet Brain Syndrome is associated with this disease.
What is alcoholism.
Students who seek medical assistance in an alcohol and/or substance abuse related emergency should not be concerned with the potential disciplinary consequences for themselves or the person in need. This policy is called:
What is the Good Samaritan Policy.
List 3 warning signs of a potential substance use disorder.
What are: inc. drug tolerance, using to avoid withdrawal, loss of control over use, live revolves around use, abandon enjoyable activities, continuing to use despite negative consequences.
Avoid using/adding this to your cannabis at is is highly physically addictive and can cause your cannabis use to increase.
What are blunts, fronto, tobacco, grabba.
This % of Herkimer College students report using cannabis 4 days or less in the last 30 days.
What is 90%.
This area of your brain is largely responsible for memory.
What is the hippocampus.