Substance Abuse
what is substance abuse?
Excessive use of psychoactive drugs, such as alcohol, pain medications, or illegal drugs. It can lead to physical, social, or emotional harm.
Alcohol is the most common abused and used drug in all age groups. True or False.
True, Alcohol is in fact the most commonly abused and used drug in all age groups.
Does marijuana reduce your reaction time?
Yes, marijuana reduces your reaction time drastically.
Cocaine is usually refereed as _____.
coke
What are E-cigarrets?
An electronic cigarette is an electronic device that simulates tobacco smoking.
What percentage of people experience a type of substance abuse in the US?
60.2% of Americans ages 12 years or older currently abuse drugs.
The legal age to drink alcohol in Minneapolis is____.
21
Cannabis sativa is the plant that marijuana is made from. True or False.
True, Marijuana is dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the plant Cannabis sativa.
How is cocaine inserted?
Cocaine can be inserted by the following;smoking cocaine, injection by intravenous methods, snorting pure cocaine or rubbing coke on the gums.
When where e-cigarettes introduced?
E-cigarettes where introduced in the 2000's and have recently been addictive to teenagers for the past two years.
About how many Americans suffer of some type of addiction?
Around 20 million Americans have some type of addiction they suffer of.
Fermentation is a process where yeasts convert fruit, sugar and grains into ethyl alcohol. True or False
True
How many states have legalized marijuana for medical usage?
According to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, 37 states have legalized marijuana for medical use
How is cocaine dangerous?
Cocaine is a very addictive drug that has many symptoms such as; Upbeat and energetic, sensitive to touch, light, or sound, restless, Irritable Paranoid overwhelmed, poor mental health and many more.
Yes you can get popcorn lung from vaping and there is no cure for it yet.
Substance abuse _____ affect children growing up?
Answers: Can or Can't (Pick one)
Substance abuse can greatly impact developmental problems often arise, such as speech delays, malnutrition, and cognitive functioning issues.
How many minutes does alcohol usually take to be absorbed into the bloodstream?
It takes 5-10 minutes for alcohol usually take to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
Marijuana can cure cancer and other diseases. True or False
False, Marijuana is used to treat the side effects of cancer and cancer treatments. Studies have not shown that marijuana can cure cancer.
Where are some places you can ask to get rid of a cocaine addiction?
Therapy, detox services, residential cocaine treatment options and many more. You can additionally ask close family members and friends for help and they will most likely help you.
What is salt-based nicotine?
Salt nicotine, is created when nicotine base is combined with an acid or multiple acids. It also has higher levels of nicotine which is worse for you.
How did we realize substance abuse was something that needed to be talked about.
Over consumption and overindulging are two of the main topics. This led to many serious problems such as child trauma being inflicted on children, withdrawal symptoms, side effects and suicide.
What percentage of drivers have a DUI?
According to data, 2.27 percent of drivers around the country have a prior citation for a DUI.
THC is a abbreviation for what?
Tetrahydrocannabinol
Where is cocaine produced the most?
Colombia produces about 90 percent of the cocaine powder reaching the United States.
How many cigarettes are equivalent to one JUULpod?
1 JUULpod= 1 pack of cigarette in nicotine