Alcohol
The organ metabolizes, or breaks down, alcohol.
liver
What year was cannabis labelled as a Schedule I drug?
1970
True or False: Cocaine was a historical medical remedy.
True.
Fentanyl can be highly addictive due to its -------
potency.
A possible side effect of vaping named after popular snack food.
Popcorn lung
True or False: Alcohol is a mood-altering stimulant?
False- It is a depressant.
Cannabis contains two main active compounds.
tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, and cannabidiol, or CBD.
Cocaine increases the levels of this chemical in the brain, making people feel happy and full of energy
Dopamine
How does fentanyl affect the brain and body? (at least 2 answers)
Common legal stimulant that is consumed daily by many
caffeine
disruption of the brain's ability to form new long-term memories.
Blackout
age group is at greatest risk of damage to the brain when they consume cannabis?
People younger than 25.
What is a short-term mental health side effect?
Paranoia
Individuals who return to fentanyl use after a period of abstinence....
have an increased risk of overdose
This synthetic cannabinoids affect the brain much more powerfully than marijuana creating unpredictable and, in some cases, life-threatening effects including nausea, anxiety, paranoia, brain swelling, seizures, hallucinations, aggression, heart palpitations, and chest pains.
K2/Spice
a severe neurological disorder caused by a thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency, often stemming from chronic alcohol abuse or malnutrition
"Wet brain," also known as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS)
What 3 symptoms are common with cannabis withdrawal?
Sleep disturbances, irritability, and depressed mood.
Cocaine use can hurt the brain’s ability to make good decisions and control behavior, especially in this part of the brain
Prefrontal cortex
What are common fentanyl withdrawal symptoms?
A vape pen or e-cigarette contains as much nicotine as how many cigarettes
what is 2 packs or about 40 cigarettes
Alcohol can lead to bleeding issues in the stomach lining.
Stomach Ulcers
What stage of sleep does cannabis have the most effect on?
REM
Cocaine use can hurt this part of the body, which helps clean the blood and remove waste
Kidneys
Like heroin, morphine, and other opioid drugs, fentanyl works by...
binding to the body's opioid receptors,
Name two short term physical risks of meth
Increased wakefulness
Decreased appetite
Irregular heartbeat
Increased blood pressure