Alcohol 101
What is the standard definition of binge drinking? (# of drinks over # of hours)
4-5 drinks over 2 hours
_____ and ______ are the two main components of cannabis.
THC (psychoactive) and CBD (non-psychoactive)
Marijuana is defined as any cannabis with 0.03% or more of Delta-9 THC; Hemp is cannabis with less than 0.03% THC
A neurodevelopmental brain disorder that involves inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
ADHD
3 types: inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive, and combined.
The brain has low levels of neurotransmitters, like dopamine, GABA, and norepinephrine, that are associated with executive functioning
The body acclimating and suppressing the behavioral effects –both positive and negative – of a substance.
Tolerance.
Regardless of what you feel, the body is still being internally damaged as we continue to ingest a substance at higher levels.
A student who needs support navigating their substance use and/or other risky behaviors can get support from ______ in the Counseling Center.
The Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug (ATOD) Prevention Center.
Students can call TUCC at 410-704-2512 and specify that they are seeking help for substance use.
One standard drink of liquor (40% proof) is ___oz.
High potency marijuana has THC level of ___% or higher.
10%
Marijuana in the form of flower: 35% THC; vapes average up to 85% THC
Because THC levels have increased from 4% to 35% over the last three decades, we can safely assume that all or most marijuana use is high potency.
The neurotransmitter that is involved the most when we think about ADHD and marijuana.
Dopamine
ideas and practices aimed at reducing the harms associated with drugs and other risky behaviors as well as promoting positive change without requiring abstinence.
Harm reduction
A student at TU who is in recovery from a substance use disorder may be able to join this recovery community on campus called ______.
Tigers in Recovery
Contact Zack Hitchens (zhitchens@towson.edu) to join.
What does it mean to pace yourself?
Space out your drinks over the course of the night, sip on drinks slowly, alternate your drinks with water or other non-alcoholic beverages, and don't chug your drinks.
Our liver can only process 1 standard drink per hour.
What is one psychological impact of marijuana use?
Relaxation/euphoria, cognitive disruption (memory, attention, learning), heightened sensory perception, increased anxiety/paranoia, panic, psychosis
What is one reason why people use marijuana to manage their ADHD?
to seek relief from hyperactivity symptoms, help with focus and sleep.
Name three factors that influence whether or not a person develops an addiction.
Biological (genetics)
Psychological (mental health, coping)
Social (environmental, access to resources)
"Call, Remain, Cooperate" are terms that refer to Student Accountability and Restorative Practice (SARP) 's amnesty program, __________.
Responsible Tiger Protocol
What are the signs of alcohol poisoning?
CUPS (Cold, clammy skin; Unresponsive or Unconscious; Puking while unconscious; Slowed breathing)
Just ONE of these warning signs is indicative of alcohol poisoning. Call TUPD/911 for help and put the person in the recovery position (shown) while you’re waiting.
What is one physical impact of marijuana?
Increased heart rate/blood pressure, suppressed REM sleep, increased appetite, harm to lung tissues, increased estrogen production, decreased testosterone production, slowed reaction time
Given what we know about dopamine, the biggest risk involved in using marijuana to manage ADHD symptoms is _______.
People with ADHD are at double the risk of developing a psychological and physical dependence
Cannabis activates the brain’s reward system, leading to a release of an immediate, abnormally large, and unsustainable rush of dopamine
The brains of people with ADHD have a preexisting sensitivity to dopamine due to low levels of the NT. Combined with the very high THC content in marijuana.
Physical symptoms that one experiences several weeks or months after detoxing a substance from the body
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
You can call this resource at night if you are feeling unsafe and in need of a ride home:
TU Safe Ride
410-704-7233 or TUPD (4444)
Is alcohol classified as a depressant or a stimulant?
Depressant
True or False: Can you get addicted to marijuana?
True
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) characterized this as Cannabis Use Disorder in 2013.
Give 3 examples of ways we can release dopamine naturally.
movement, accomplishing tasks, sleep, listening to music, sunlight, socializing, engaging in activities you enjoy, eating protein (tyrosine)
What are the 4 C's of addiction?
(1) Craving; (2) loss of Control of amount or frequency of use; (3) Compulsion to use; (4) use of drugs despite Consequences.
What does ATOD offer to support TU students?
- Individual substance use and behavioral addictions counseling
- Group substance use and behavioral addictions counseling (No Vape November, Fridays 11am)
- ATOD Peer Education Outreach
- Smoking Cessation counseling with Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Self-assessments on alcohol, cannabis, opioid, and stimulant use