Alcohol is a...
Depressant
The chemical responsible for addiction in tobacco smoke is...
Nicotine
The psychoactive chemical in marijuana smoke is...
THC
Sensation of bugs crawling under the skin happens from which drug?
Methamphetamine
What are possible mental health conditions that increase the risk when using any type of substance? List two.
Depression, anxiety, paranoia, schizophrenia.
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
True or false
Just being around people who are smoking can be dangerous.
True. Breathing in other peoples smoke can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.
What is the difference between the marijuana sold today versus the marijuana sold in the year 1975?
Today the marijuana has more THC in it than in 1975
A synthetic opioid that is used for surgery or for treating severe pain (cancer pain). It is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine.
Fentanyl
What are the three strains of cannabis?
Sativa, Indica and Hybrid
What is the legal BAC level if you are 21 or older?
.08
Vape users are at an increased risk of developing these two leading causes of death in our country.
Lung cancer and heart disease
Marijuana contains_______.
A. Fewer carcinogens that cigarettes
B. More carcinogens than cigarettes
C. Roughly the same amount of carcinogens as cigarettes
D. No carcinogens
C. Roughly the same amount of carcinogens as cigarettes
This drug is often used at parties and raves for its euphoric and empathogenic effects but can lead to dehydration, overheating, and long-term brain damage.
Ecstasy, MDMA, Molly
What is the law called offering legal protection to people who give reasonable assistance to those who are injured, ill, in peril, or otherwise incapacitated.
Example…if you are drinking under age and call the police when a friend or person is in distress.
Good Samaritan Law
When alcohol weakens and begins to destroy the liver, this condition is called…
Cirrhosis
How many chemicals are known and identified in e-cigarettes?
42
When a person's reaction to a drug goes down as the person continues to use it. This may be a sign that the person is addicted. What is this called?
Tolerance
Often found in household products like spray paint or glue, these substances can be inhaled for a quick high but may cause brain damage, organ failure, or even sudden death.
Inhalants
Issues the user has when their body tries to “clean out” or get rid of the poison is known as…
Withdrawal
Two part question!
At what BAC will your reaction time be slowed?
At what BAC will blackouts, memory loss and vomiting occur?
.02 & .20
A severe lung condition linked to vaping, teens who use e-cigs or vapes are 2x more likely to develop a wheezing in the lungs and/or this new disease.
EVALI (E-cigarette or Vaping Associated Lung Injury)
A person's drug use is continuous and begins to interfere with their daily life. The drug becomes more important than anything else despite the negative consequences. What is this called?
Drug dependency
This brand of flavored nitrous oxide has raised concerns due to its misuse as a recreational inhalant, posing serious health risks like oxygen deprivation and nerve damage.
Galaxy Gas
It is legal for adults 21 and older to possess up to ______ ounces of cannabis and up to ______ grams of concentrated cannabis outside your home for personal use in New York.
3 ounces & 24 grams