Cannabis
What were the the first states to legalize recreational weed?
What is, Colorado and Washington State.
Which body organ does alcohol have put the most wear and tear on?
What is, the liver. The liver’s job is to break down alcohol. If you drink more than it can process, it can become badly damaged.
Excessive drinking can lead to alcoholic liver disease such as fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and alcoholic cirrhosis.
Fentanyl is a synthetic_____
What is opioid.
This often confused with opiate.
The key difference between them is how they’re made: Opiates are naturally occurring compounds, while opioids are either fully or partially synthetic (made by humans).
What prescription medication is chemically similar?
Adderall and Ritalin are two commonly prescribed Amphetamines.
Never Use Alone is a call line for...
Not using drugs alone! Especially useful for those who use Fentanyl or other opioids/opiates.
You can google "Never Use Alone" for a totally free helpline that will stay on the call while people use to ensure no accidents occur.
What is the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis that gets people high?
What is, THC or delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol.
THC passes from the lungs and into the bloodstream, which carries the chemical to the organs throughout the body, including the brain. In the brain, THC connects to specific sites called cannabinoid receptors on nerve cells and influences the activity of those cells
1 in___ how many adults have an alcohol use disorder?
What is, 8. Alcohol is the mostly commonly misused substance.
What is the Good Samaritan Law?
Good Samaritan laws offer legal protection to people who give reasonable assistance to those who are, or whom they believe to be injured, ill, in peril, or otherwise incapacitated. The protection is intended to reduce bystanders' hesitation to assist, for fear of being sued or prosecuted for unintentional injury or wrongful death.
Does Meth really ruin people's teeth?
Yes.
1 – It dries out your mouth. -Methamphetamine directly inhibits saliva flow from the salivary glands. The saliva offers a lot of protection to the teeth,.
2- Meth isn't inherently acidic but the way it's made is in the US involves a few types of acids such as hydroiodic acid. A commonly used chemical in swimming pools, steel pickling (removal of rust on steel, and mustard gas)
3- Jaw clenching due anxiousness and paranoia.
Most people have heard of AA and NA as support groups for people with substance use disorder. But nowadays there are alternatives! What are they?
Buddhist based approaches:
Refuge Recovery and Recovery Dharma
Basic skills building:
SMART Recovery
Also Marijuana Anonymous is an emerging group
What 90's rappers ashes was smoked in a blunt when he passed away?
Who is, Tupac.
It's illegal to in what state to get a fish drunk?
What is Ohio.
The law was created in order to prevent people from using alcohol to catch fish. If caught, offenders can face up to 60 days in jail and a fine of $500.
Ohio is the only state in which it is illegal to get a fish drunk. The law was enacted in 1969, and its stated purpose is “to protect fish from inhumane and cruel treatment.”
Percocet 30s are a real prescription drug people get from doctors. But most percs on the street are _____.
Fentanyl or "blues"
They are a small blue with 30 engraved in them
Meth was used in what war to help soldiers stay awake?
What is, World War II.
What year was alcoholism proposed as a disease?
In 1784!
Excessive use of alcohol in the late 18th and early 19th centuries was a major public health problem and physician named Benjamin Rush was the first to begin treating and educating the public about alcoholism?
Weed can increase the risk of what serious mental health disorder?
Schizophrenia.
In fact, some research has shown that using high-potency marijuana daily before age 15 can make a person five to six times more likely to develop a psychotic disorder than someone who doesn't use marijuana at all.
Can someone overdose on alcohol?
Yes. This is also known as alcohol poisoning.
Symptoms of an alcohol overdose are:
Nowa days it's not uncommon for street Fet to be cut with benzos (like xanx). But a new version that has recently made it's way to Seattle called tranqdope is cut with a _____ tranquilizer.
what is Animal.
Withdrawals from any opiate/opioid is extremely challenging but reports of these withdrawals are more severe. Where normally they can last about a week withdrawals can look like constant vomiting, intense heart palpitations, chills, and a complete lack of energy—lasted 21 days.
An easy way to tell if someone is on meth is in their eyes because they _____.
What is, dilate.
Other drugs that also cause pupil dilation are; acid, mushrooms, and crack/cocaine.
While other drugs like opioids/opiates cause pupils to constrict.
If you want resources for treatment for someone you know, what do I do?
Washington Recovery Helpline is great tool to help anyone figure out step by step instructions on how to get treatment and what kind of treatments are available. Simply Google "Washington Recovery Helpline".
Or ask a WAPI staff member!
What are the symptoms of the newly discovered Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome?
The primary symptoms of CHS are intense and persistent nausea and vomiting. People with this condition vomit extensively, often without warning, and can vomit up to five times per hour. They may also experience diffused abdominal pain, often report weight loss, and appear dehydrated.
People who use cannabis chronically are at risk of developing CHS. It tends to occur in people who use cannabis at least once a week and occurs more often in adults who have been using cannabis since their adolescent years. Typically, there is a delay of several years in the onset of symptoms preceded by chronic marijuana misuse in nearly all cases.
Although, a small number of people develop CHS
What is the legal limit of driving under influence in Washington State?
Blood alcohol content (BAC) is above .08%, you are presumed to be unlawfully driving while intoxicated.
Every day, about 37 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that's one person every 39 minutes. In 2021, 13,384 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths — a 14% increase from 2020. These deaths were all preventable.
What is the name overdose reversal medication used for Fentanyl and other opiods/opiates?
What is Narcan or naloxone.
You can pick up some from me or any local pharmacy.
What is overamping when related to meth?
This refers to an overdose on meth. While far less common than Fet and Xanx, symptoms to look out for are:
overheating, rapid pulse, confusion, psychosis or in the worst cases heart attacks and strokes. These can happen from:
What are common medications used to help get off Fet or other opiates/opioids?
What is, Suboxone, Vivitrol, and Sublocade.
They're meant to ease withdrawals and reduce cravings.
To locate where a person can find these you can go to the Washington Recovery Helpline and use their map tool to find a prescriber near you.