Facts
What is 21
Name 1 negative impact that addiction may cause in someone's life.
Examples are impacted relationships, loss of job or income, financial strain, poor health or negative physical effects, low motivation, etc.
Bacardi, tequila, beer, wine, and hard seltzers all fall into this category.
What is alcohol
What is nodding off, unconsciousness, blue lips/discoloration, not breathing, gurgling/vomiting
AA - Alcoholics Anonymous
Most commonly used substance by adolescents.
What is marijuana/cannabis
Signs of withdrawal from heavy cannabis use - Name 2.
Examples of opioid drugs - Name 2.
What is heroin, Vicodin, Oxycodone, Percocet, codeine, and Fentanyl
This drug can save someone from overdose.
Naloxene aka Narcan
Recovery group for people addicted to narcotics/opioids
This class of drugs can cause hallucinations or distortions in perception/reality. Example is LSD.
Signs of withdrawal from alcohol
Side effects can include dilated pupils, fast heart rate, increased energy, impulsive behavior, and psychosis.
True or false: If Narcan works to help someone from overdose to wake up, the person does NOT need to go to the ER for follow-up treatment.
What is false - Narcan is short-term acting
Group for those impacted by loved ones with substance use and addiction
This drug causes the most overdoses in the U.S. and can be found laced in narcotics, cocaine, etc.
What is Fentanyl
Name a few examples of commonly misused prescription medications
What can cause psychosis, paranoia, and hallucinations; scientific name is Phencyclidine
True or False: Narcan only works to help rescue people who have overdosed on opiates/heroin
What is False
Name some over the counter medications that people may misuse.
Cough medications (e.g., Robitussin, Nyquil), sleep aids, nasal decongestants (e.g., Sudafed), DXM, Loperamide (creates opioid like effects)
What is the legal limit for alcohol when driving
What is .08%
These two substances can cause seizures or even death when withdrawing. Name 1.
Alcohol and/or benzodiazepines
This class of drugs includes prescription drugs such as Valium, Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, etc.
What is depressants OR benzodiazepines
Chest pain, fast heart rate (tachycardia), cardiac arrest, and psychotic behavior are signs of overdose from what drug?
What is cocaine
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is often prescribed to help people with opioid addiction or alcoholism. Name some examples of MAT.
Suboxone, Naltrexone, Methadone, Vivitrol