Alcohol
What is the affect of alcohol on the kidneys
Wears them out
coughing, throat irritation, and difficulty breathing
What are forms that Fentanyl can emerge?
as a powder; spiked on blotter paper; mixed with or substituted for heroin; or as tablets that mimic other, less potent opioids.
What are two street names for cocaine?
"coke", "C", "snow", "flake", or "blow"?
What is the chemical name for heroin?
Diamorphine
What is a physical affect of alcohol on the blood vessels
Lose body temperature
How can vaping impact brain development in teenagers?
Nicotine can harm brain development (affecting attention, learning, mood)
What is the original use for Fentanyl?
Fentanyl is used to treat chronic pain, or manage pain after surgery
What age group has the highest rate of cocaine use?
18 to 25 year olds
After heroin crosses the blood-brain barrier, it is metabolized into?
Morphine
What is a physical affect of alcohol on the stomach
Ulcers
How can vaping impact your teeth?
Vaping can contribute to dry mouth (bad breath), gum inflammation, and other oral health issues.
Define clandestine laboratory
Definition: A clandestine laboratory is simply defined as a place where preparation of illegal substances takes place. These 'labs' are used to manufacture drugs, explosives and even biological or chemical weapons. Most often, the labs are used to manufacture methamphetamine, a potent illegal stimulant drug.
With what substances do dealers generally dilute cocaine with?
cornstarch, talcum powder or sugar
What is the half-life of heroin, or the time it takes to lose half its potency once it's in the body?
2-3 minutes
What is a physical effect of alcohol on the liver
cirrhosis
Nicotine
Can a use fentanyl patch still have dangerous effects, and what is the proper way to dispose them?
Yes used patches can still have a dangerous effect, even with it being on the body it can be dangerous to others who come into contact with you. The proper way to discard a patch is the adhesive side of the patch should be folded together and then the patch should be flushed down the toilet.
What are the two chemical forms of cocaine?
hydrochloride salt and the "freebase" Hydrochloride salt: powdered form "Freebase": smokable
Black tar heroin differs from other common types of heroin found in the United States, due to a greater mixture of these two metabolites unique to heroin?
6-MAM and 3-MAM
What does F.A.S. stand for
Fetal alcohol syndrome
How might vaping impact your ability to focus on schoolwork and other tasks?
Vaping can lead to nicotine addiction, which can affect your ability to concentrate and perform well in school, sports, and other activities.
How do suppliers hide fentanyl, and why is it coming from China?
It is hidden in packages coming into Canada, and because a country that is, in turn, at the centre of the vast underground world of synthetic-drug manufacturers. Enforcement is fragmented, and companies operate with impunity.
According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, what is the number of chronic cocaine users?
3.6 million users
The opiate antagonist Naloxone, when taken by someone with opiates like heroin in their system, causes what unpleasant condition by ripping the opiates away from their receptors?
Precipitated Withdraws