Cannabis
True or False: Cannabis is legal for recreational use in all 50 U.S. states.
False. It is legal in 24 states + Washington D.C. and 3 U.S. territories
TRUE OR FALSE?
Alcoholism is a medically recognized disease.
TRUE - it is also known as Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
The legal age for purchasing vapes or electronic cigarettes in NYS is what?
21
Taking a fatal amount of a drug is known as an?
Overdose
TRUE OR FALSE. Tolerance is the need to increase amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect.
TRUE.
What is the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis?
THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol)
Drinking too much alcohol in a short period of time is known as this pattern of drinking.
Binge drinking
Nicotine
Pain relievers (like Vicodin or OxyContin) given by a doctor are called what?
Prescription drugs
Name 4 ways drugs can be taken. 50 pts. for each answer
Inhaled
Ingested
Absorbed topically
Injected
Smoked
Supposited
This U.S. government agency still classifies cannabis as a Schedule I drug, meaning it has a high potential for abuse and is not accepted for medical use at the federal level.
DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency)
Is alcohol a stimulant or depressant and what is the difference? 1/2 point for name and 1/2 point for description
Depressant
Depressants slow down the nervous system and stimulants activate it
Long-term use of smokeless tobacco can cause this condition, which is characterized by gum recession, tooth loss, and an increased risk of cavities.
Gum disease and/or oral cancers.
LSD, one of the most well-known hallucinogens, is often referred to by this common street name, which is a reference to its chemical structure.
Acid - its chemical structure is very acidic
.................. is the compulsive physiological need for the use of a habit forming substance.
Addiction
Why does using cannabis cause the eyes to turn red in most people? 1/2 points for each answer (2)
It causes blood vessels to expand via lowered blood pressure, and the ones in the eyes are easiest to see; and it dehydrates the system.
TRUE or FALSE?
A 12-ounce can of beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and 1 ounce of whiskey ALL have the same amount of alcohol.
TRUE
This federal agency regulates tobacco and vaping products in the U.S.
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration)?
This powerful synthetic opioid is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and has been involved in a large number of overdose deaths in recent years.
Fentanyl
Name 2 stimulants. 1/2 points for each answer
Cocaine, Nicotine, Methamphetamine, Adderall/Amphetamine, MDMA (ecstasy), Caffeine, etc.
This type of cannabis plant contains less than 0.3% THC and is used for textiles, paper, biodegradable plastics, and even building materials.
Hemp
What are the legal BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) levels to drive in the U.S. for adults and minors? half points for each answer correct
adults: 0.08% or higher, but you can still get arrested for less if you're driving unsafely!
minos: 0.0%
This popular e-cigarette brand has faced lawsuits since 2019 for marketing to teens and misleading consumers about nicotine content.
Juul?
These legal substances can cause hallucinations, brain damage or even death when inhaled or breathed in (used as a drug)?
Inhalants
What is the name of the nasal spray used to temporarily reverse an opiate or opioid overdose.
Naloxone; brand name Narcan.