Alcohol and Other Drugs
What is alcohol ?
A chemical produced from fermentation of mixed sugar and yeast
Frequently talking about getting high or drunk is what kind of indicator for alcohol and substance abuse?
Personal Attitude/ Behavior Indicator
What subject does Ms Garcia teach?
Math
When is a human’s brain developed?
Mid 20s
What two tings can you never eat for breakfast?
Lunch and Dinner
What are 2 long term effects of Marijuana?
Weight loss, breathing issues, anxiety and panic attacks, hallucinations, memory impairment, and lung cancer
What are 3 personal attitude and behavior indicators for alcohol or substance abuse?
Constantly talks about getting high or drunk in everyday activities
Behaves uncharacteristically, impulsive, or inappropriate
Increasingly angry or defiant
Over reacts to ordinary circumstances and problems.
Is secretive concerning behaviors or whereabouts
Has increased financial issues such as borrowing or stealing from family and friends
How many departments are there?
Seven- Theater, Musical theater, Visual Arts, Music, Dance, TD&P and Creative writing
What are 2 long term effects of drinking as a minor on the brain?
A decrease in intellectual capabilities and increased likelihood of alcohol addiction
What never asks a question but gets answered all the time?
Your cellphone
What are stimulants and what are they typically used for?
Chemicals that speed up the central nervous system. Some are used to treat mental illnesses such as depression
A friend is constantly borrowing money from you to buy beer. This is what kind of alcohol and substance abuse indicator?
Personal Attitude/ Behavior Indicator
What subject does the other Mrs Kenealy teach?
Biology and Environmental science
What is the connection between suicide and alcohol consumption in high school students?
High school students who drink alcohol are twice as likely to consider attempting suicide
What starts with "e" and ends with "e" but only ha one letter in it?
An envelope
What are 4 long term effects of alcohol?
Brain and kidney damage, increased blood pressure, liver issues, irritable colon, stomach ulcers, and premature aging
How does marijuana affect your ability to drive?
Marijuana slows reaction time and coordination.
What does the abbreviation GHAAHS stand for?
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts high school
Why is not ok to drink alcohol and drive? What effects does it have on the brain and driving capabilities? At what BAC is drinking significantly affected?
Alcohol slows reaction time and impairs coordination skills which makes drinking alcohol and driving dangerous. BAC: .04 driving skills are significantly affected.
How many months have 28 days?
All 12
What is heroin and what are 2 long term effects of heroin?
Heroin is a derivative version of morphine that comes from opium. Any of these long term effects: Physical and psychological problems, weak breathing, nausea, panic, and insomnia
Those who use this drug are 3-7 times more likely to get into a car crash.
Marijuana
What subject did Mr Chanese Teach when he was a teacher?
English
What are 5 influences on an individual’s reactions to alcohol?
Age
Gender
Race or ethnicity
Physical condition
Amount of food consumed prior to consumption
How can a man go eight days without sleep?
By sleeping during the night time