Effects on the Brain
This brain chemical is released during rewarding experiences and many addictive substances cause unusually large releases of it.
What is Dopamine?
Medication designed to rapidly reverse opioid overdose?
What is Narcan?
A category of substances that increases heart rate, blood pressure, alertness, and focus
What is Stimulants?
What is the most commonly abused substance in the United States?
What is Alcohol?
Why did you join the military?
What is ...?
This term describes when an individual must use more of a chemical to feel the same effects as their first time of use
What is Tolerance?
What is statistically the biggest cause of relapse?
What is Stress?
Which category of substances slow down the Central Nervous System and impairs judgement?
What is Depressants?
Something that increases the urge to use a substance
What is a Trigger?
Who is the best musical artist of all time and why?
What is...?
The part of the brain responsible for emotions and risk-taking
What is the Amygdala?
A technique aimed at reducing the negative consequences associated with drug use
What is Harm Reduction?
This illegal opioid is responsible for many overdose deaths and is often mixed with other drugs
What is Fentanyl?
The maximum recommended caffeine intake for adults per day
What is up to 400mg?
Which country was the most travelled to by tourists in 2025?
What is France?
The brains control center that is affected by substance use
What is the Prefrontal Cortex?
Mixing alcohol with this classification of drugs can greatly increase the risk of overdose
What is Benzodiazepines?
Name two examples of opioids and benzodiazepines
What is:
Opioids - Morphine, Oxycodone, Codeine, Fentanyl, Hydrocodone, Methadone, Tramadol, Heroin, Percocet
Benzos: Xanax, Ativan, Valium, Klonopin, Restoril, Librium, Halcion
Name four common withdrawal symptoms?
What is headaches, muscle aches, tremors, nausea, anxiety, depression, agitation, irritability, restlessness, etc.?
Which branch used the slogan "It's not just a job it's an adventure" from 1976 to 1986 for a campaign?
What is Navy?
Drugs like alcohol and benzodiazepines primarily increase the effects of this nuerotransmitter
What is GABA
The CDC classifies binge drinking as _ drinks for women and _ drinks for men in a two hour period
What is 4 for women and 5 for men
A synthetic drug that mimics cannabis and is sometimes labelled as "Not for human consumption"
What is Spice/K2?
What does H.A.L.T. stand for?
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired?
"Semper Paratus" is the official motto of which branch and what does it mean?
What is Coast Guard, "Always Ready"?