Drug/Alcohol Facts
What is BAC and what does it stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration, which measures the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream.
What organ processes the majority of alcohol in the body?
The liver
True or False: Meth use can cause severe dental issues, commonly known as "meth mouth."
True
Name two physical signs of meth use.
Extreme weight loss, skin sores, or tooth decay.
True or False: Cocaine was once an ingredient in Coca-Cola.
True, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
What is the main neurotransmitter affected by meth use?
Dopamine.
What is one long-term effect of methamphetamine use on the brain?
Memory loss, cognitive decline, emotional regulation issues, or difficulty feeling pleasure.
Name a health condition that medical marijuana is often prescribed for.
Chronic pain, epilepsy, nausea, or multiple sclerosis.
Which form of cocaine is usually smoked for a shorter, more intense high?
Crack cocaine
What is one significant risk of snorting cocaine for a long period?
Nasal damage, including a deviated septum or nasal tissue erosion.
What is the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana?
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol).
Name two short-term effects of marijuana use.
Altered perception, increased appetite, dry mouth, or impaired memory.
True or False: Cocaine is classified as a stimulant.
True
True or False: Alcohol is classified as a depressant.
True
What is one psychological effect of methamphetamine withdrawal?
Depression, anxiety, or intense cravings.
Name two common methods of cocaine ingestion.
Snorting, injecting, smoking (as crack cocaine).
What are two potential long-term effects of cocaine use?
Heart disease, respiratory issues, stroke, or neurological damage.
Name one immediate physical effect of cocaine use.
Increased heart rate, heightened energy, or dilated pupils.
Name two factors that influence how quickly alcohol affects a person.
Body weight, age, gender, food in the stomach, or alcohol tolerance.
What is the most common treatment for opioid use disorder?
MAT- Medically assisted treatment
What is the main addictive component in alcoholic beverages?
Ethanol
True or False: Binge drinking is defined as 5 or more drinks for men, and 4 or more for women within two hours.
True.
What kind of hallucinations are common with meth use?
Tactile hallucinations, such as feeling bugs crawling on the skin.
What term describes the physical and psychological symptoms experienced after stopping heavy drinking?
Alcohol withdrawal.
What medication is used to reverse an opioid overdose?
Narcan