Category of drug
Alcohol is a stimulant or a depressant?
Depressant
What is the addictive chemical in cigarettes/vapes
Nicotine
Why are Opioids so dangerous?
Opioids effect the brain stem which is responsible for natural bodily processes. Too much of this can slow down heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure which are essential for living
What are the 2 parts to the cannabis plant
THC and CBD
____ or higher BAC is illegal for adults 21 and over to drive with
0.08
Fentanyl is what category?
Opioid
True or false, Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal
True
What are 3 side effects of using Opioids
The "nod", slowed heart rate, slowed breathing, constipation, sedation, nausea, dizziness, physical dependence, tolerance, vomiting
What are the dangers of premature marijuana use?
Because the brain is not fully developed as a teenager, premature use can effect neuronal connections which effect memory formation, decision making, thinking and decision making.
What can cure a hangover?
TIME
Cocaine is a depressant or a stimulant
Stimulant
True or False, is it possible for a recovering alcoholic to use alcohol in healthy manner again?
False; Alcoholics even in recovery will have a greater chance of not being able to stop, even if they only intended to have 1 drink.
Is fentanyl natural or synthetic?
synthetic
What are the dangers of synthetic marijuana?
Because of easy accessibility, it has a high potential for misuse. Benzene is a known carcinogen that is found in marijuana cartridges.
What are the dangers of underage drinking?
Memory problem, Changes in brain development that can have long-term effects, disruption of normal growth and sexual development, increases the risk of premature death
What is an example of a depressant drug
alcohol, all opioids
What is the strongest/dangerous painkiller
Fentanyl
What plant are Opioids derived from?
Opium poppy plant
What are 3 risks of using Marijuana while pregnant?
Stillbirth, Fetal growth restriction, Premature, Long term brain development issues
What is considered one standard drink for each of the following. ____ oz of beer, ____ oz of liquor, and ____ oz of wine.
(5, oz, 12 oz, 1.5 oz)
12 oz beer, 5 oz of wine and 1.5 oz of liquor
Name 3 types of Opioids
Oxycodone (OxyContin), Hydrocodone (Vicodin), Morphine, Heroin, Methamphetamine
The ____ era was in the early 1900's where there was a federal ban on alcohol
Prohibition
4/5 people who use ____ began misusing pain medication (i.e. Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, etc.) first
Heroin
What year did marijuana get legalized in NJ?
2021
Taking alcohol while taking this type of medication is very dangerous
depressants (i.e. benzodiazepines, sleep medication, etc.)