Nicotine
Nicotine is a highly addictive compound found in ____ plants
Tobacco
21
What is the compound responsible for the intoxicating effects of alcoholic beverages?
A. Mithril
B. Ethanol
C. Methane
D. Acetone
B. Ethanol
True or False: Excessive alcohol use can lead to cognitive impairment including memory loss and decreased brain volume
True
What is the largest animal on the planet?
A. Basking Shark
B. Blue Whale
C. Humpback Whale
D. Killer Whale
B. Blue Whale
What do the following things have in common?
Carvings, irritability, headaches, sore throat
They are potential withdrawal symptoms of nicotine
Which of the following is FALSE?
A. Cannabis vaping may generate more chemicals than smoked cannabis
B. Cannabis vape pens tend to have high-potency concentrates
C. Vaping cannabis is associated with greater risk for mental and physical health problems
A. Cannabis vaping may generate more chemicals than smoked cannabis
(it's actually fewer, but the downsides are the other risks like C)
What is the organ primarily responsible for metabolizing alcohol in the human body?
Liver
True or False: Prenatal exposure to alcohol and nicotine can lead to developmental abnormalities?
True
What bird is able to rotate its head up to 270 degrees?
A. Parakeet
B. Rooster
C. Owl
D. Cormorant
C. Owl
This addictive habit, often associated with nicotine use, increases the risk of various health problems such as lung cancer and heart disease
Smoking
What is the active ingredient in cannabis that produces the psychoactive effects (i.e., makes people feel high)?
delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
What is a standard drink?
A. 12 ounces of beer with 5% ABV
B. 5 ounces of wine with about 12% ABV
C. 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits with about 40% ABV
D. All of the Above
D. All of the Above
Which of these is not a way that cannabis can impact cognitive function?
A) Impair short-term memory
B) Impair attention
C) Impair intelligence
D) Impair coordination
C) Impair intelligence
What is the closest living relative to the T-rex?
A. Chicken
B. Shark
C. Crocodile
D. Penguin
A. Chicken
What is it called when nicotine users require increasing amounts of nicotine to achieve the same effects?
Tolerance
What is the non-psychoactive compound in cannabis known for its potential therapeutic benefits?
Cannabidiol (CBD)
What is the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for an adult while operating a vehicle in most US states?
0.08%
What is the recommended number of days to abstain from cannabis use in order to complete a tolerance break?
A) 6
B) 21
C) 82
D) 35
C. 21
Which of these has no brain, no blood, and they aren't considered a fish
A) Seahorse
B) Starfish
C) Perch
D) Sardine
Starfish
This neurotransmitter, affected by nicotine, is associated with feelings of pleasure and reward
A. Dopamine
B. Ketamine
C. Serotonin
D. Epinephrine
A. Dopamine
What is the name of the cannabis strain known for its high levels of THC and energizing effects?
Sativa
Which is NOT an effective harm reduction strategy for alcohol use?
A. Drink water in between drinks
B. Time your drinking rate with a friend (e.g., one drink per hour)
C. Don't eat food before you drink alcohol
D. Ensure you are in a safe location and lock away car keys
C. Don't eat food before you drink alcohol
This neurotransmitter, involved in mood regulation and stress response, is affected by prolonged use of certain substances, contributing to symptoms of withdrawal and cravings
A) Epinephrine
B) Histamine
C) Serotonin
D) Glutamate
Serotonin
What mammal has the most powerful bite?
A. Dog
B. Lion
C. Hippopotamus
D. Killer whale
C! Hippo