Marijuana
Name the plant that marijuana comes from.
Cannabis
When and where was the "vape" or electronic cigarette invented?
2003 in China
What is the legal limit for alcohol in the US?
0.08
What is an opiate?
A natural, narcotic drug used for pain.
What is the most addictive substance?
Heroin, with nicotine being a close second
Marijuana is often considered a ___________ drug.
gateway
A possible side effect of vaping named after popular snack food.
popcorn lung
What is the term for drinking so much that you do not recall what happened?
blackout
What are some common opiates?
hydrocodone (vicodin), oxycodone (percocet, oxycontin), dilaudid, methadone, morphine, fentanyl.
What is the drug administered to reverse an opiate overdose?
Naloxone or Narcan
dry mouth, red "glazed" eyes, nausea, lack of coordination
What is the addictive substance in a vape?
nicotine
What organ can heavy drinking impact?
The liver
What county in Florida has the highest rate of overdoses?
Escambia (more than double the state average)
Can alcohol poisoning be fatal?
Yes, it depresses vital life-support functions like breathing, heart rate, and temperature control.
Is marijuana legal in Florida?
Not for recreational use, however it is in a prescription form.
What is one of the most dangerous chemicals in a vape?
Propylene glycol – a common additive in food; also used to make things like antifreeze, paint solvent, and artificial smoke in fog machines
What is it called when a heavy drinker stops drinking and it makes them sick?
withdrawals
Short term effects of opiates?
pinpoint pupils, constipation, eyelid droop, head-nods forward, insensitivity to pain, confusion, depressed respiration (slowed breathing), and slowed or slurred speech.
What is the most commonly abused drug in the US?
Alcohol
What is the active ingredient in marijuana?
THC
Potential health risks associated with vaping?
severe lung damage (EVALI), addiction, cardiovascular issues, chronic coughing, wheezing, and irreversible lung disease. It also poses risks for brain development, heart health, and oral issues.
What are some short term effects of alcohol use?
immediate physical and mental impairment, including slowed reaction times, slurred speech, poor coordination, lowered inhibitions, and impaired judgment. It can also cause nausea, vomiting and dehydration.
What is the most dangerous opiate?
Fentanyl. 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin.
What drug withdrawal is the most dangerous?
Alcohol withdrawal is more likely to be fatal than any other type of withdrawal (37% of people who get it die).