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
What is the recommended number of days to abstain from cannabis use in order to complete a tolerance break (a "t-break")?
A) 10
B) 21
C) 82
D) 35
C. 21
A useful t-break is generally considered to be around 21 days, as it takes about three weeks or more for THC to leave your system.
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 is the fear of other people’s opinions called?
A. Opiniophobia
B. Electraphobia
C. Allodoxaphobia
D. Arachnophobia
C. Allodoxaphobia
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 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
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 is a food that does not spoil?
A. Hot Cheetos
B. Honey
C. Bananas
D. Chewing gum
B. Honey
A main ingredient in nicotine vapes is Propylene glycol – what else is this substance found in?
A. used in making lipsticks and balms
B. used to make things like antifreeze, paint solvent, and artificial smoke in fog machines
C. used to make dry ice, ice packs, and other cooler products
B. used to make things like antifreeze, paint solvent, and artificial smoke in fog machines and a common additive in food
T/F
High doses of CBD make THC effects stronger, longer-lasting, and adverse effects.
TRUE
A high dose of CBD [640 mg] there can be significant metabolic interactions between THC and CBD, such that the THC effects are stronger, longer-lasting, and tend to reflect an increase in unwanted adverse effects
Which is an effective harm reduction strategy for alcohol use?
A. Drink milk so it coats your stomach to prevent drunk-ness.
B. Drink a lot of alcohol in the beginning of the night really quick, then don't drink more after.
C. Eat food before you drink alcohol and space out drinks.
D. Make sure to use a stimulant to balance out the effects.
C. Eat food before you drink alcohol and space out drinks
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
How many pounds can a silverback gorilla lift?
over 1,763 pounds
This is known as bronchiolitis obliterans, a lung disease that causes scarring and narrowing of the small airways in the lungs.
Popcorn Lung
How long is cannabis (THC) detected in the body after use?
Standard urine tests can detect traces of THC several days after use. In heavy users, however, THC metabolites can sometimes be detected for weeks after use stops
How long does it take your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) to return to zero if you are at .08 (about 2-4 drinks)? *remember, legal limit for driving is 0.08.
A. 9-10 hours
B. 6-7 hours
C. 4-5 hours
D. 1-2 hours
BAC typically drops by about 0.015% per hour, meaning it takes roughly 4-5 hours for a BAC of 0.08 to return to zero.
T/F
Alcohol can intensify the effects of cannabis.
TRUE
This is because alcohol increases the absorption of weed’s main psychoactive ingredient, delta-9-THC
What is a group of owls called?
A. A herd
B. A parliament
C. A keen
D. A flock
B. A parliament