Alcohol
What is the normal serving size of a beer
12 oz
What is nicotine?
A highly addictive chemical that creates a "buzz"
What is an opioid?
A pharmaceutical drug that is used to help with pain. Very common for people to abuse or misuse these. It works by attaching its chemical structure to the opioid receptors "feel good" receptors.
What are 2 behavioral signs someone may be using an opioid?
- Irritation/aggravation
- Stealing
- Finding new social groups
- Isolating themselves
-Change in hobbies
- ect.
What is the name of the chemical in marijuana that makes someone feel high?
(Abbreviation is fine)
THC
What does BAC stand for and what does it mean?
Blood alcohol content is how much alcohol is in your blood
List 3-4 products that contain nicotine
- vape
- Dip
- Snus
- zyn
- Cigaretts
- Cigars
- Etc.
What is an overdose?
When someone takes too much of an opioid and their breathing and hear rate stops. Some times they can be resuscitated, but many times it casues death.
What are 3 physical signs someone may be using opioids?
- wearing long sleeves
- Small pupils
- Slow breathing
- Change in appetite
- Weight loss
- etc.
What is a gate way drug, and provide 1 example
A gate way drug is a drug that leads people to taking "harder" drugs. Typically these gateway drugs are seen as less harmful, but in reality they can be very damaging to someones body. An example of this is marijuana.
What is the legal BAC for a minor AND for someone 21+
Minor = .02
21+ = .08
2-3 side effects of nicotine use
1) Addiction
2) Increased heart rate
3) Vasoconstriction/vesodialation (the widening and narrowing of veins)
4) Hardening of artery walls
How much more powerful is fentanyl compared to morphine?
50x-100x stronger
Explain the opioid epidemic
The opioid epidemic is basically the steady increase of opioid use and overdoses in the past 10 or so years. This is due to the availability of the drugs, how addictive they are, as well as many other factors.
List 3 alternative activities someone could do besides doing drugs?
Movies, skating, golfing, drawing, watching TV, go for a walk, exercise, etc.
What does DUI stand for AND what does it mean?
Driving under the influence meaning someone is intoxicated while they are driving
Does addiction always have to deal with drugs?
No, you can be addicted to many things besides drugs and alcohol
list 3-5 steps to help someone who is overdosing
1) See if they are responsive
2) Check for pulse and breath
3)call 911
4)Administer Naloxone (if you have it)
5)Start CPR
6) Roll them to their side
7) Stay there until medical help arrives
How many calories in in 1 gram of alcohol
7 calories/gram
Can you get a DUI if you are high?
Yes, if you feel different you drive different.
What are 2 ways a police officer tests to see if someone is intoxicated?
1) Breathalyzer
2) Field sobriety test
What are 2 factors that contribute to nicotine addiction
1) Genetics
2) Environment
3) Friends/social groups
Roughly how many people die per day due to fentanyl?
Roughly 150 people/day
What is a schedule 1 drug
A drug, substance, or chemical that has no accepted medical use and an high potential for abuse.
Heroin, LDS, Marijuana, ecstasy, peyote
What are 3 effects smoking/ingesting marijuana has on people?
1) Forgetful
2) Hunger
3) Heart disease
4)Potential for lung cancer
5)overeating
6) Red eyes
7)Psychosis
8) Etc.