Even though drugs should never be mixed, what is the most dangerous combination of drug types?
stimulants and depressants
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What government agency is responsible for drug policy enforcement?
DEA: Drug Enforcement Agency
200
Name a right you have during a cop encounter
"- You have the right to remain silent. If you wish to exercise that right, say so out loud.
- You have the right to refuse to consent to a search of yourself, your car or your home.
- If you are not under arrest, you have the right to calmly leave.
- You have the right to a lawyer if you are arrested. Ask for one immediately.
- Regardless of your immigration or citizenship status, you have constitutional rights."
http://www.aclu.org/drug-law-reform-immigrants-rights-racial-justice/know-your-rights-what-do-if-you#3
200
After 40 years, about how much has the United States spent on the failed war on drugs?
Who was the first person to synthesize & ingest LSD? When?
Albert Hoffman; 1943
300
What should you do if someone is having a difficult psychedelic experience?
Talk through not talk down
Sit with the person and reassure them that they are not "so far out." Remind them its normal when on psychedelics
Be there for the person, create an environment they feel safe in, perhaps go for a walk or look at beautiful things
erowid.org
What can you do if you feel your rights have been violated?
"Write down everything you remember,
including officers' badge and patrol car numbers, which agency the officers were from, and any other details. Get contact information for witnesses. If you are injured, take photographs of your injuries (but seek medical attention first).
File a written complaint with the agency's internal affairs division or civilian complaint board. In most cases, you can file a complaint anonymously if you wish."
http://www.aclu.org/drug-law-reform-immigrants-rights-racial-justice/know-your-rights-what-do-if-you#3
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How many people in the US are in prison for drug related offenses?
a) 500,000 b) 330,000 c) 100,000 d)250,000
What are the 4 basic principles to psychedelic harm reduction?
"Psychedelic Harm Reduction:
4 Basic Principles
Create a safe space
Sitting, not guiding
Talk through, not down
A difficult trip is not necessarily a bad trip"
maps.org
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What are the criteria for a drug to be considered "Schedule 1"
The drug or other substance has a high potential for abuse.
The drug or other substance has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.
There is a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug or other substance under medical supervision.
1937.
From 1850 to 1937, marijuana was used medically across the country and was even available over the counter in pharmacies and general stores.
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What are symptoms of an opiate overdose?
decreased level of consciousness and pinpoint pupils* Heart rate and breathing slow down, sometimes to a stop. Blue lips and nails are caused by insufficient oxygen in the blood. Other symptoms include seizures and muscle spasms. A person experiencing an opiate overdose usually will not wake up even if their name is called or if they are shaken vigorously. wikipedia.com
500
Name 7 states (/districts) with medical marijuana
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington
norml.org
500
Can someone else consent to a search of your property?
"As a general rule, police can obtain consent to search from anyone with control over the property. Someone who has a key, or whose name appears on the lease, can legally consent to a search of the property if no one else is present, or if no one else objects. If you rent the property, be advised that your landlord can also let the police in."
flexyourrights.org
500
Since Mexican President Felipe Calderon began his war against cartels in 2006, approximately how many casualties have there been in Mexico?
a) 50,000 b) 75,000 c) 95,000 d) 60,000