Methamphetamine
Smoking, nasal, oral, and injection
What are routes of use
glassy and watery eyes, loss of inhibition, unsteady walking, slowed heart rate, blackouts
What are signs of alcohol use
This race/ethnicity makes up a majority of the over-dose deaths in NC
Who are Non-Hispanic White
Cocaine is in this drug class
what are stimulants
Problems with memory & learning, distorted perception, difficulty in thinking & problem-solving, and loss of coordination
What are short-term effects
Stage 1 of the withdrawal timeline includes severe cravings, hypersomnia, and vivid dreams. This stage generally lasts how long?
What is 24 hrs - 5 days
3 withdrawal symptoms of alcohol include:
what are fever, hypertension, hyperthermia, increased pulse, seizure, tremors
Pinpoint pupils, drooping eyes, itching & scratching, nodding out, horse/deepening voice, vomiting, intense sugar cravings
What are signs of recent use
This substance has a similar effect to cocaine
what is methamphetamine
Dry mouth, bloodshot or glassy eyes, poor coordination, fatigue, increased appetite, memory problems, impaired sensory perception are all classified as what?
what are physical and cognitive signs of use
Fatigue, anxiety, irritability, lack of energy, weight gain , chills, dehydration, insomnia, anhedonia, cravings
What are acute withdrawal signs
The amount of time it takes the body to process 1oz of alcohol
What is 60 minutes
Breathing is slow or absent, cannot be woken up, choking or coughing, gurgling, dizziness & disorientation, discoloration of lips & nails
What are signs of overdose
Cocaine’s effects develops rapidly, causing users to take higher and higher doses. This effect is called what
What is tolerance
These synthetic forms of cannabis can have a much higher concentration of THC. Name one
What is k2 or spice
depression, mood swings, psychosis, suicidal ideation, fatigue and excessive sleepiness, increased appetite
What are Post-Acute withdrawal symptoms (PAWS)
Alcohol is listed in this drug class
What are depressants, sedatives, hypnotics
Name 4 different opioids
What are codeine, tramadol, hydrocodone, morphine, oxycodone, methadone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone, Fentanyl
Name 2 routes of use
What are Nasal, smoking, or injection. But all mucous membranes readily absorb cocaine
Marijuana passes through the lungs and into the bloodstream, then is carried to organs, including the brain. In the brain, THC attaches to what?
What are the cannabinoid receptors on nerve cells
An 8-ball refers to what amount?
What is 3.5 grams or 1/8 ounce
What 2 central nervous system depressants are highly dangerous and potentially fatal when combined with alcohol
What are benzodiazepines and opioids
These are the top 3 medication treatments for OUD
What are Buprenorphine (Suboxone, Subutex, and Sublocade), Methadone, and Naltrexone
Cocaine can cause this effect on the human body. List 3
What are increased blood pressure & heart rate, dilated pupils, insomnia, loss of appetite, convulsions, sudden cardiac arrest. For nasal use: unique respiratory syndrome and erosion of the upper nasal cavity
What is one serious health concerns connected to smoking marijuana
What are bronchitis, emphysema, & bronchial asthma