Marijuana
What is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States?
Marijuana
Is methamphetamine addictive?
yes, this drug is extremely addictive.
Can you overdose on nicotine?
Nicotine is poisonous and, though uncommon, overdose is possible.
what are some examples of opioids?
Legal drugs such as fentanyl, codeine, and morphine to illegal drugs such as heroin and opium.
Nearly how many Americans die annually from alcohol-related causes?
88,000 Americans
On average, what is are the varying levels of THC that marijuana can have?
varying from 3% to 20% THC
manufactured methamphetamine is available on the street with an appearance resembling what?
translucent white or blue shattered shards of glass
what are the different ways you can use tobacco?
People can smoke, chew, or sniff tobacco
what is the word that means withdrawing from the drug, often slowly with the use of stabilizing and maintenance medication under the supervision of a medical treatment team?
Term is called detox.
Is Alcoholism partially genetic?
Yes, The strongest risk factor for developing an alcohol-use disorder is family history.
marijuana contains how many related psychoactive chemicals in it?
More than 60, they are called cannabinoids.
what was methamphetamine used for in the 1800s or post ww2?
In post-war US, methamphetamine was medically approved to treat depression and, additionally, was prescribed as a weight loss aid.
how many deaths does smoking cause yearly?
480,000 deaths per year.
what are some of the short term effects of opioid use?
often cause vomiting and diarrhea, or sedation
What is the intoxicating ingredient in alcoholic drinks?
Ethyl alcohol.
Are there any medications available specifically for treating marijuana dependence?
no, there are only detoxification facilities that can provide a safe, supportive place for abusers to get the drug out of their systems.
when did methamphetamine first become illegal?
With rates of abuse peaking during the 1960s, methamphetamine was made illegal for most uses in 1971.
What percent of deaths from cancer are caused by smoking?
30% of deaths
Where are opioids naturally found?
The opioim poppy plant.
Drinking excessively within a short amount of time, is also known as...
Binge drinking.
what percent of of 12th graders claim that marijuana is easily available if they wanted to get it?
81%
Methamphetamine creates its effects by flooding the brain with a chemical called what?
Dopamine.
what are the effects resulting fro inhaling Secondhand smoke?
It can also lead to lung cancer, heart disease, cause health problems in both adults and children, such as coughing, phlegm, reduced lung function, pneumonia, and bronchitis.
The amount of painkillers prescribed in 2010 was enough to medicate what?
every American 24 hours a day for one month.
Severe Alcohol withdrawal can lead to what happening to your body?
Uncontrollable seizures.