Alcohol
True or False
Binge drinking is defined as someone having several drinks in a short period of time?
True
This breaks down to about 5 or more drinks for men, 4 or more for women
What is the name of the chemical in marijuana that causes the "high"?
THC or
tetrahydrocannibanol
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States?
True
Responsible for 480,000 deaths per year
True or False
Prescription pills are the third most commonly misused drug by teens?
True
Name 2 out of the 3 gateway drugs?
Marijuana, Alcohol, Tobacco
True or False
Alcohol is a depressant on the Central Nervous System
True
True or False
You are only under the effects of marijuana while you are "high"?
False
Some effects can last up to 72 hours
What is the addictive drug in tobacco called?
Nicotine
True or False
It is okay to take a pill given to me by a friend because we have the same prescription.
False
Name 3 examples of inhalants?
Air freshener, glue, gasoline, nail polish, whiteout, paint, spray paint, chemicals
One shot of liquor has more alcohol than one can of beer
False
One shot=One can of beer=One glass of wine
What are two side effects of marijuana use?
Heightened or dulled senses, altered perceptions, increased appetite, relaxed mood or increased anxiety, fear, hallucinations, decrease in motor skills
What are three physical effects on the body from long-term cigarette use?
You cannot say death....
Yellow teeth, dulls taste and smell, wrinkly skin, constricted blood vessels, COPD, heart disease, cancer, stroke
True or False
Prescription opioids are used to treat pain and recovery?
True
(Oxycodone, Percoset, Vicodin)
Attach to parts of the brain that block pain and relax you
What is the chemical in the brain that is associated with drug use?
Dopamine
What is the difference between passing out and blacking out?
Passing out - losing consciousness; can't be wakened
Blacking out - losing memory and unable to form new memories, but still able to function
What makes synthetic marijuana different than regular marijuana?
Marijuana is grown naturally while synthetic marijuana is grown in a lab. Chemicals that mimic marijuana are sprayed on regular plants.
What is the percentage of high school students who are reporting e-cigarette use?
5-10% 10-15% 15-20%
10-15% (14 to be exact which is about 2.1 million students)
Name the three categories of prescription pills most often used?
Opioids - Relieve pain
Depressants - Relieve anxiety, panic symptoms, help with sleep. Relax the body
Stimulants - Increase brain activity resulted in greater alertness, attention, and energy
What are three social consequences of drug use on a regular basis?
Lying, losing trust, losing friends, school decline, quitting activities, loss of self-control, making riskier decisions, legal problems
What are two functions of the brain damaged by alcohol?
Coordination, memory, judgement, decision-making, impulsivity
Due to the lack of regulation, what side effects have been known to come from synthetic marijuana?
Name 3.
Tend to more severe like: rapid heart rate, increased blood pressure, vomiting, paranoia, confusion, hallucinations, agitation, seizures.
What are the primary differences between e-cigarette devices and juuls?
Vaping devices can be customizable. Some have nictotine, some do not.
JUULS can not be customizable. One pod can have about the equivalent of nicotine as one pack of cigarettes
What are two reasons why opioids are so dangerous?
High probability of addiction, tolerance, easy access, quick fix, can be necessary after injury or surgery
Name two factors that increase a person's rick for addiction?
Substance use in the home, Using at an early age, genetics, peers, trauma