Name that Substance
Street Names
Myth or Fact
Recovery
Consequences
100
A substance that is legal to consume when you are 21 in the United States.
What is alcohol!
100
A street name for Ketamine.
What is Special K or Vitamin K. Ketamine is particularly dangerous because it is used as an anesthetic in veterinary practice.
100
Since marijuana is natural, there are not any bad side affects to using it long term.
What is myth. Long term affects of marijuana use include memory loss, poor blood circulation, dental cavities, kidney damage, lung damage, and much more.
100
What happens to your body when one discontinues using a substance. Symptoms may include anxiety, fatigue, sweating, vomiting, depression, seizures, and hallucinations.
What is withdrawal. Alcohol, Benzos, and Opiates can cause death when withdrawing.
100
The user, family, children, coworkers, parents, siblings and the community.
What is people who are affected by drug abuse.
200
Marijuana and hashish are classified in this group of drugs.
What is cannabis!
200
This is the street name for methamphetamine.
What is crank, crystal, ice, meth and/or speed.
200
A standard drink consists of 12oz. of beer, 5oz of wine or 1.5oz of liquor.
What is fact! No level of drinking is safe or legal for anyone under age 21, but unfortunately many teens drink—and they often drink multiple drinks, which is very dangerous.
200
These programs consist of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, to name a few.
What is a 12-Step Program.
200
Having no one there for you.
What is loss of friendships and relationships.
300
LSD and "Molly" are examples of this kind of substance. They cause hallucinations and the person who uses it can lose touch with reality.
What is hallucinogens!
300
These are the street names used for PCP, which can be a white or colored powder, tablet, or a clear liquid.
What is angel dust, boat, hog, love boat, and/or Peace Pill. PCP can cause delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, problems thinking, a sense of distance from one’s environment, anxiety.
300
In 2014, 23.5 million Americans, aged 12 and older, battled a substance abuse problem.
What is fact! This number has rose significantly, especially in terms of marijuana usage.
300
This famous actor is in recovery for heroin, cocaine and alcohol abuse. He is famous for his role as Iron Man in the Avengers.
What is Robert Downey Jr.. Other famous celebrities who have struggled with addiction are Drew Barrymore, Lindsay Lohan, Heath Ledger, Johnny Depp and Michael J. Fox.
300
If you are caught with drugs, this happens and you are forced to put your outside life on hold.
What is being arrested.
400
The long term use of this substance leads to violent behavior, paranoia, weight loss, severe dental problems and an intense itching leading to skin sores from scratching.
What is meth(amphetamine)!
400
This is the street name for cocaine.
What is blow, bump, C, coke, crack and/or snow.
400
In 2015, there were 2,542 drug overdoses for young adults ages 15-24.
What is myth! In 2015, there were 4,235 drug overdoses. These overdoses were of alcohol, cocaine and heroin.
400
This type of therapy sometimes used to treat substance abuse focuses on thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT helps people re-educate themselves by changing their way of thinking, feeling, reacting and interpreting life.
400
This young singer lost her life after ingesting so much alcohol that her BAC was .416%, nearly five times the legal limit.
What is Amy Winehouse.
500
A highly addictive drug that causes long-term loss of sense of smell, nosebleeds, infection and death of bowel tissue from decreased blood flow and weight loss.
What is cocaine!
500
The street name for the drug Rohypnol.
What is roofies. This drug is used often at night clubs and bars to commit sexual crimes. It is not approved for Medical Use in the United States because it caused too many complications when used.
500
Heroin, cocaine and LSD were used as medication in the 1800s.
What is fact! Cocaine used to be used for toothaches, heroin was used for tuberculosis or pneumonia and LSD was used for chronic headaches.
500
This is a program located throughout Massachusetts and provides Narcan and clean needle access and disposal.
What is Tapestry. Tapestry is located in Northampton, Holyoke and Greenfield to name a few.
500
This iconic songstress was found dead in a hotel room following a long term battle with cocaine and misusing prescribed medication.
What is Whitney Houston.
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