Methamphetamine
What is the most common delivery method for using meth?
Smoking
What classification of substance does alcohol belong to?
Depressant
Anesthesia
Opiates are primarily used in medicine to relieve this symptom
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Pain
What classification of substance do benzodiazepines fall under?
Depressants
Unlike THC, this compound found in marijuana does not cause a high and is often marketed for pain, anxiety, and sleep.
What is CBD (cannabidiol)
This stimulant is the most commonly used psychoactive substance in the world.
Caffeine
Name a long-term consequence of meth use.
Heart issues, memory loss, aggression, scarring, weight loss, teeth and mouth issues, stomach problems, mental health issues, kidney function
Heavy alcohol use over time can cause damage to this vital organ.
Liver
A common heart-related danger of cocaine use is this.
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Heart attack
Name three opiates
Morphine, codeine, hydrocodone, opium, oxycontin, methadone, suboxone, fentanyl, heroin
This is the most commonly prescribed benzodiazepine in the United States, often used for anxiety and panic disorders.
Alprazolam (Xanax)
True or False: It is impossible to become psychologically dependent on marijuana.
False
This drug, once used as a horse tranquilizer, is now being explored as a treatment for depression.
Ketamine
What chemical in the brain does meth increase to cause the high feeling?
Dopamine
What other substance should never be mixed with alcohol, and why?
Benzodiazepines, double depressant
Name a common withdrawal symptoms of cocaine/crack
Irritability, depression, fatigue, sweats, insomnia, slowed thinking, aggression
This medication rapidly reverses opioid overdoses and is often carried by first responders.
naloxone (Narcan)
True or False - Benzodiazepines are considered safe for long-term daily use.
False
Heavy marijuana use, especially in teens and young adults, has been linked to increased risk of this mental health condition.
Psychosis or schizophrenia
This legally available substance is responsible for more preventable deaths in the U.S. than any other drug.
Tobacco
What is the main reason that long-term meth users become paranoid?
Lack of sleep
12 oz of beer = 5 oz of wine = _?_ oz of liquor
1.5 oz
Crack cocaine produces a more intense high than powder cocaine because it enters the brain faster. This is due to it typically being used in this way -
Smoking
Name a medication that is used for medically-assisted treatment (MAT) for opiates
Methadone, Buprenorphine, Naltrexone
Name a medical uses for benzodiazepines other than anxiety
depression, seizures, sleep, muscle relaxant
From the 1960s through the 80s, the THC content in marijuana was less than 2%. In the 90s it rose to 4%. As recently as 2017, THC content had risen to 17-28%. What THC content can be found now in concentrates (dabs)?
Above 90%. The increased potency has been associated with increased risk of addiction and worsening mental health problems.
People who abuse this drug for more than 6 months have an 84% higher chance of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Benzodiazapines
Name a chemical or compound that can be found in meth.
MSM, Ketamine, fentanyl, phosphorous, copper, brake fluid, gas, freon, lithium, sulfuric acid, paint thinner, chloroform, sudafed, muriatic acid, etc.
This condition, caused by long-term alcohol use, can lead to confusion, memory problems, and poor coordination.
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (or “wet brain”)?
Long-term cocaine use can lead to this psychiatric condition, which includes paranoia and hearing things that aren’t there.
stimulant-induced psychosis (or cocaine-induced psychosis)
What was heroin's purpose when it was first used in 1898?
In Germany, Bayer pharmaceuticals in 1898 marketed it as a treatment for tuberculosis and morphine addiction
This is a common withdrawal symptom that can occur if benzodiazepines are stopped abruptly after long-term use.
Seizures
What percentage of illicit drug users begin with marijuana
Over 1/2, 70.3%
Gateway drug: Marijuana isn't considered the gateway drug because using it means you will use other drugs. It is because those with risk-taking personalities who are willing to engage in illegal activity, like smoking weed, are also more likely to engage in harder drugs.
About every ____ minutes in Texas, someone is hurt or killed in a vehicular crash involving alcohol. (Hint: It's less than 30).
20 minutes