Alcohol
Alcohol affects this organ the most, which is responsible for filtering it from the body
Liver
Why is marijuana considered a "gate-way" drug
Open-ended
Easily accessible; some legalization;
What is Step One
I admit powerless over my addiction and that my life has become unmanageable
What is stage one
Precontemplation
What are some factors that make minors "at risk" for trafficking
Examples:
Juveniles in the system, foster care system/homelessness/runaways, substance use, unmonitored internet use
This is how long it takes, on average, for the body to process one standard alcoholic drink
One hour
Long-term marijuana use has been linked to increased risk of these mental health issues
Anxiety & Depression
What is step 2
I have come to believe that a power greater than myself can restore me to sanity
What is stage two - give an example
Contemplation
Individuals begin to recognize that they have a problem and are considering making a change, but they have committed
Which state has the 2nd largest number of Human Trafficking cases?
Texas
(extra points: which state is the largest?)
How many drinks is considered "bingeing" for men
Men- 5 or more
(this is in "one sitting")
What is the average age a child experiments with drugs
13 years old
What is step 3
I make a decision to turn my will and my life over to the care of God as I understand God
In relation to Fentanyl, finish this phrase:
"One Pill ____ ____
Can Kill"
Traffickers often use this method to gain trust before exploiting someone, such as pretending to be a boyfriend or friend
Grooming
You have been a chronic alcohol user for 4 years and recently decide to stop drinking, within the next 6-72 hours you experience:
sweating, tremors, insomnia, nausea, hallucinations, anxiety, and a seizure
You likely are experiencing what
Marijuana affects many parts of your brain, one being the Prefrontal Cortex.
What is the function of the Prefrontal Cortex
Higher levels of cognitive function:
Decision Making, working memory (learning, problem-solving, and reasoning), attention, and some emotional regulation
Recite the Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
If a person is experiencing these symptoms:
Loss of interest in activities, feeling hopeless, excessive sleepiness, can't concentrate, and decrease in appetite
It's possible they may have what mental health disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
True or False
You can't be charged with an offense if you received a sexually explicit image of a minor and kept it as long as you didn't send one
False
Possession of child pornography