What is a drug?
A drug will "______" a person's current emotional state.
Intensify, Increase
Blood Alcohol Concentrate
What ingredient in marijuana creates a "high"
Tetrahydrocannibol
What are the common short term effects of stimulants?
(Can be perceived as positive or negative)
increased energy
increased alertness
Hyperactivity, paranoia, aggression, anxiety, hallucinations
A breathable chemical, usually a household item, used to get high is referred to as a what?
Inhalant
When a person needs more of a drug to feel its effect, this is called building a....?
Tolerance
Which of your organs is the most pertinent in removing alcohol from your body?
Liver
excessive drinking causes excessive damage!
Name 1 possible negative consequence of long-term marijuana use
memory problems
depression
anxiety
Possible chemicals that may be incorporated into methamphetamine (at least 2 for points)
Battery acid, drain cleaner, brake fluid, antifreeze
Opioids are classified as what type of mind-altering substance
Depressants
How many adults were reported to be using illicit drugs in 2016?
(Hint: we already covered this one!!!!)
28.6 million
What is the legal drinking limit for teens?
0.00
What percentage of adults arrested for committing crimes test positive for marijuana use
40%
What are the immediate effects of cocaine?
indifference to pain, decrease of hunger, illusion of great strength and mental capacity
What form of cancer is prominent in nicotine and tobacco users?
Lung
How might you administer a drug to feel it's effects more quickly?
Injection
Name 2 of the five symptoms of alcohol poisoning
Cannot be woken up
Cold clammy pale or blue skin
Irregular breathing
Person has thrown up
How many chemical components does marijuana have
around 400
What are possible symptoms of an ecstasy overdose
High BP, rapid heartrate, muscle cramping
Three classifications of prescription drugs that are most commonly misused
Opioids, Depressants, Stimulants
Give as close of a definition as possible to the World Health Organization's definition of drug
"any substance that when taken into a living organism, may modify one or more of it's functions"
(definition must include modifying bodily functions and consuming)
How many hours will it take to get sober if you go to bed at 2 AM with a .2 BAC
14
Why does marijuana take longer to leave your system? Where does it rest in your body?
THC is not soluble through water, only fat
it rests in the fatty parts of your body
Methanphetamine sends signals to the body through the "________ _____"
Spinal cord
Fentanyl is comparable to morphine in its classification but is significantly more potent
Fentanyl is "____x" more potent than morphine
100