Alcohol
How old do you have to be to purchase alcohol?
21 years old
What are the slang terms for Marijuana
Aunt Mary, BC Buds, Boom, Chronic, Dope, Gangster, Ganja, Hash, Herb, Hydro, Indo, Joint, Kif, Mary Jane, Mota, Pot, Reefer, Sinsemilla, Skunk, Smoke, Weed and Yerb
What's the most common reason for not quitting?
A. Smoking eases stress
B. Craving is too strong
C. Worried about weight gain
D. Enjoy it too much
A. Smoking eases stress.
Can those struggling with addiction also be functional? Explain.
These are people who are functional, who continue to work, who maintain the appearance of normalcy, and who are very good at hiding their dependence on drugs or alcohol. Those who are addicted to drugs or alcohol can often easily blend in, and some are better at managing this behaviors than others.
What is a gateway drug?
is a comprehensive catchphrase for the often observed effect that the use of a psychoactive substance is coupled to an increased probability of the use of further substances.
Why do people react differently to alcohol? (Name 2)
weight, medications, how much they drink, depends on organ functioning (liver)
What is the age limit to purchase marijuana?
21 years old
Nicotine causes which of these changes in the body?
A. Lowers body temperature
B. Raises heart rate
C. Raises blood pressure
D. B and C
D. B and C
Raises heart rate and raises blood pressure
What is AA? (What does it stand for)
Alcoholics Anonymous
What are the common gateway drugs? (name 2)
Marijuana, alcohol, and tobacco.
Is beer or wine safer to drink than alcohol? Explain why?
No, neither is safer or better. It is the amount of alcohol consumed that affects a person most, not the type of alcoholic drink.
How does marijuana use effect teens? (Name 2)
Lower academic performance • Increased truancy and drop-out rates • Reduced graduation rates • Interference with future life goals • Higher risk of future employment
What happens when nicotine comes into contact with the brain?
A. Tissues swell
B. Dopamine is released
C. Nerve centers shut down
D. Adrenaline decreases
B. Dopamine is released.
What are the 4 C's of addiction?
Craving, Compulsion, Control, and Consequences.
What are four things that make adolescents particularly vulnerable to substance use?
Family history of substance use or if parent uses/ Favorable parental attitudes towards the behavior/ Poor parental monitoring/Family rejection of sexual orientation or gender identity/ hanging around peers who use substances/ Lack of school connectedness/ Low academic achievement/ Childhood sexual abuse/ Mental health issues
What are the health problems associated with drinking alcohol?
What are some common effects of using marijuana? (Name 2)
Common effects include: • Paranoia • Short-term memory loss • Relaxation • Heightened sensory perception (brighter colors) • Laughter • Altered perception of time • Increased appetite • Euphoria
Why do people smoke in the first place?
See family members smoking.
peer pressured.
Stress
What is the purpose of Al-Anon?
The primary purpose of Al‑Anon is to provide support to the friends and families of alcoholics.
AA is dedicated to abstinence-based recovery from alcoholism through its spiritually program. What is that program called?
The 12- step program
What is the difference between alcohol use and misuse?
Alcohol misuse is a pattern of drinking that results in harm to one's health, interpersonal relationships or ability to work. Alcohol dependence, also known as alcohol addiction and alcoholism, is a chronic disease and is associated with experiencing withdrawal symptoms, loss of control, or alcohol tolerance.
How can a person get marijuana into their bodies?
smoking, ingesting and inhaling vaporized marijuana.
How long does it take for your lungs to get better after you quit smoking?
A smoker starts to get healthier almost as soon as they stop smoking. A smoker’s lungs start to return to normal after about two weeks.
Where can you go to get help for substance use?
Rehab, inpatient, IOP/PHP, AA, outpatient, local clinics
What is the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline contact info
988