Marijuana
True or False: Marijuana is a depressant
True
How long does it take the liver to process one serving of alcohol?
1 Hour
You can buy this drug over-the-counter in 46 states and with a prescription in 50 states in order to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
Narcan
What are two common Hallucinogenics?
LSD/Acid
Mushrooms (Psilocybin)
Peyote (Mescaline)
DMT
Ayahuasca
Ketamine
PCP
Are benzodiazepines stimulants or depressants?
Benzodiazepines are depressants that produce sedation and hypnosis, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and reduce seizures.
True or False: Marijuana affects hormone levels in both men and women.
True
The short-term effects of alcohol include.....
Hangover, alcohol poisoning, decreased coordination, lowered inhibitions, increased risk-taking behaviors.
Name one effect that opioids have on the body that can be life-threatening.
Heart function slows, breathing severely slows – slowed breathing can also lead to coma and permanent brain damage.
What are some short-term effects people using hallucinogenics may experience?
increased blood pressure, breathing rate, or body temperature
loss of appetite
dry mouth
sleep problems
mixed senses (such as "seeing" sounds or "hearing" colors)
spiritual experiences
feelings of relaxation or detachment from self/environment
uncoordinated movements
excessive sweating
True or False: People can die from Benzodiazepine withdrawal.
True.
What are the withdrawal side effects from Marijuana?
Headache, mood swings, sweating, shaking, loss of appetite, loss of sleep
Name 3 symptoms of alcohol poisoning
Confusion or disorientation; vomiting; hypothermia; inability to stay conscious; cold or clammy skin; lack of physical coordination, including an inability to walk; irregular pulse; depressed breathing; seizure; choking; loss of bowel or bladder control; blue-tinged skin, especially around the lips or under the fingernails
The long-term effects of opioid use are.....
Increased risk of fractures, infections, cardiovascular complications, sleep-disordered breathing, bowel dysfunction, and overdose.
This is the part of the brain hallucinogens effect.
The frontal cortex is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as memory, emotions, impulse control, problem-solving, social interaction, and motor function.
The long-term effects of benzodiazepine use include......
Impaired thinking or memory loss.
Anxiety and depression.
Irritability, paranoia, and aggression.
Personality change.
_______ and ________ are the most common substances found in DUI cases.
Alcohol and Marijuana
The long term effects of alcohol are...
Liver problems, pancreatitis, weakened immune system, heart disease, etc.
The short-term effects of opioid use are...
Reduced pain perception
Can also cause drowsiness, confusion, nausea, and constipation.
This is the chemical in the brain that is disrupted by hallucinogens.
Serotonin.
The physical effects of benzodiazepine use are...
Respiratory depression, respiratory arrest, drowsiness, confusion, headache, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and tremors.
Marijuana can increase the risk of ______ and depression long term.
Anxiety
True or False: Alcohol can affect your ability to learn.
True! Alcohol affects memory and brain functioning.
When opioids attach to the receptors in the brain, they block pain signals sent from the brain to the body and release large amounts of ______ in the brain's reward regions.
dopamine. Dopamine is the chemical responsible for motivating our actions and repeating pleasurable experiences.
What are some risks associated specifically with hallucinogenics?
High doses of PCP can cause seizures, coma, and death (though death more often results from accidental injury or suicide during PCP intoxication)
Interactions between PCP and depressants such as alcohol and benzodiazepines (prescribed to relieve anxiety or promote sleep—alprazolam [Xanax]) can lead to coma.
Some bizarre behaviors resulting from hallucinogens may prompt public health or law enforcement personnel intervention.
True or False: The age most associated with benzodiazepine abuse is the elderly population.
False! Abuse is frequently associated with adolescents and young adults, according to the DEA.