Alcohol
Legal age to consume alcohol
21 years old
What is a gateway drug and why is vaping considered one?
A gateway drug is a drug often used before one takes more intense drugs, vaping being a starter for many drug abusers.
What is naloxone
Medication used to reverse a opioid overdose
What is it called if you pressure someone else to use drugs?
Peer Pressure
How is naloxone administered?
Other ways are injectables
# of fatalities in 2022 that were alcohol related
330 fatalities
Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal?
Cravings, Difficulty sleeping
Irritable, unable to concentrate
Upset, anxious sad or depressed
Restless
Will naloxone reverse all types of overdoses?
No, only an opioid overdose
What are a few causes of addiction ?
Genes, peer pressure, mental health, early use, use of an addictive drug
What is the most psychoactive addictive substance ?
Alcohol
Definition of binge drinking
Consuming more than 5 drinks at one time for men and 4 drinks at one time for women
Do flavored vapes contain nicotine?
When should you administer a second dose of naloxone?
after 2-3 minutes if patient is not showing signs of recovery.
What drug is the most abused in the United States
Alcohol
What medications are being laced with fentanyl?
Counterfeit pits including xanax, adderall and OxyContin
2,300
Name 3 harmful ingredients found in vapes
Nicotine, lead, nickel, tin and other heavy metals
Diacetyl which causes lung disease
Benzene found in car exhaust
What do you do if person is not breathing or breathing too slow to tell?
Start CPR
How does addiction affect the brain?
Disrupts the brains ability to focus, impacts memory and learning and impairs judgement and decision making. Seeking drugs us developed by habit, not conscious rational decisions.
Why is substance use dangerous in young adults
The human brain is the last organ to fully develop, at around age 25. Substance use can harm brain development and lead to addiction in youth and young adults.
# of hours alcohol affects your body
What is the percentage of teens who believe there is no harm from vaping?
62%
Signs and Symptoms of an opioid overdose
Unconsciousness, small pinpoint pupils, shallow or slow breathing, vomiting, inability to speak, blue skin and blue lips, faint heartbeat
The most common substance listed as a cause of death in 2021 in the state of Nevada
Where are we located?
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