Alcohol Basics
Alcohol is classified as a .......(stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogen)?
What is a depressant (slows brain and body functions)
What is the main psychoactive chemical in cannabis?
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
What part of the brain controls decision making and impulse control?
Prefrontal cortex
Up to what age is the brain still developing?
~25
What does trigger mean in recovery?
Anything that increases the urge to use (people, places, emotions, situations.
This organ is primarily responsible for breaking down alcohol in the body.
What is the liver.
What is one short-term effect of cannabis use?
Relaxation, altered perception, increased appetite, anxiety, impaired memory
How do substances typically affect reaction time (faster or slower)?
Slower
Which brain area develops last (hint: decision making center)?
Prefrontal Cortex
Name the stage of change that most are in during the last phase of treatment/recovery?
Maintenance
What is BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentrate
What is the legal limit for cannabis while driving (21+)?
5 nanograms of THC per milliliter (5ng/mL) within 2hrs of driving.
What is one way substance use affects sleep?
poor sleep quality, trouble falling asleep, disrupted REM
What is one risk of using substances during adolescence?
Increased risk of addiction, poor decision making, mental health issues, brain development disruption
This support option connects people in recovery with others who share similar experiences, often through group meetings.
What is a support group (or peer support meeting)?
What is the legal limit for BAC for adults age 21 and older in most states?
.08
What is THC tolerance?
Needing more THC to feel the same effects
What neurotransmitter is heavily involved in the brain's reward system?
Dopamine
What is the legal BAC for alcohol and cannabis for those under 21?
.02 for alcohol
Cannabis use is illegal for anyone under 21
What is MAT?
Medically Assisted Treatment
What is considered one standard drink (beer, wine or liquor equivalent)?
12oz beer (~5%)
5oz of wine (~12%)
1.5 of liquor (~40%)
This legal principle means a driver can still be charged with DUI even below the set THC limit if impaired.
What is impairment-based DUI?
What is one physical effect substances can have on the heart?
increased heart rate, high blood pressure, strain on heart.
This is the legal term for when someone under 21 has cannabis in their body or on them, even if they are not currently using it.
What is possession?
This approach focuses on reducing negative consequences of use without requiring full abstinence, such as providing clean supplies or safer use education.
What is harm reduction?