Drug Facts
Who can develop alcoholism or drug addition?
Anyone
Alcohol is a member of this group of drugs.
Depressants
The mind altering chemical in marijuana.
THC
Three short term effects of marijuana?
Bloodshot eyes, laughter, anxiety, short term memory loss, impaired vision, mild euphoria, delayed reaction time, lack of motivation, irritating cough
A substance that when ingested or applied to the body, changes the way a person feels or functions.
A drug
Alcohol damages every organ in the body but this organ does the most work in ridding alcohol from your body.
Liver
Marijuana effects the developing teenage ____?
Brain
Name a reason why someone may not think of prescription or OTC drugs as dangerous.
They are made in a pharmaceutical lab, prescribed by a doctor, most of us have OTC in our homes
Alcohol disrupts the parts of the brain development responsible for memory and ____?
Problem solving or logic.
The length of time marijuana remains in the body?
A higher dose is required to achieve the same effect.
Tolerance
Intoxication impairs a person's _______ and physical abilities.
Mental
Health effects from marijuana?
Increased heart rate, breathing problems, hallucinations & paranoia, possible harm to fetus's brain in pregnant women.
5 drugs that are tested on the 5 panel drug test.
Amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine, opiates, PCP
It takes the body __ to metabolize one standard drink?
One hour
Effects THC has on the brain?
Altered senses, changes in mood, impaired body movement/delayed reaction time, difficulty with thinking and problem solving, impaired memory & learning
Four signs of visible intoxication of cocaine?
Dilated pupils, profuse sweating, lapses in attention and concentration, mood swings, overreaction, aggressive behavior, agitation, loss of consciousness, talkativeness, irritated nose.