Fentanyl
Side effects
Relaxation, pain relief, confusion, drowsiness, nausea
Short-term effects
Increased activity, decreased appetite, increased heart rate, irregular heart beat
Short-term effects
Intoxication (feeling "high"), anxiety, panic, increased appetite,
Opioids intended use is
Primarily for pain medications.
Signs of excess drinking
Drink more, or longer than intended, unable to stop, or cut down, build a tolerance, continue drinking despite negative feelings around it, people around you make comments on drinking habits, spend lots of time thinking about drinking
Withdraw symptoms
Muscle and bone pain, sleep issues, cold flashes, diarrhea, cravings
Long-term effects
Anxiety, insomnia, violent behavior, hallucinations, delusions
Long-term effects
Respiratory issues, early onset psychosis, memory, attention, learning, processing speed issues, increased risk of depression
Opioids caused which crisis in the US
Drug overdose crisis
The legal Blood Alcohol Content
0.08%
Most commonly mixed with
Cocaine, heroin, meth
Most common forms
White powder, pills, crystals
Mental health illnesses seen alongside marijuana usage
Increased depression, suicidal thoughts and behaviors
Withdrawal symptoms
Nausea, insomnia, anxiety, increased body temperature, racing heart, sweating, chills, high blood pressure
Consequences of underage drinking
Academic issues, pay fine, community service, some cases jail time, engaging in risky behaviors
Prescribed forms of fentanyl
A shot, patches, lozenges
Common diseases with meth usage
HIV/AIDS, hepatitis
CBD vs. THC
CBD: Cannabidiol, non-intoxicating, may cause drowsiness, and decreased appetite, can be used as a medicine
THC: Tetrahydrocannabinol, intoxicating effects, changes in mood, thoughts, and perception of reality,
Used to treat (opioid) overdose
Naloxone (Narcan)
Withdrawal symptoms
Shaking, loss of appetite, nausea, irritability, increased heart rate, headache, insomnia
The intended purpose of fentanyl
A synthetic opioid to treat severe pain related to surgery or complex pain conditions. (Pain medicine)
Commercial name
Desoxyn, used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Effects of second hand smoke
Contact high, airway inflammation
Oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine
Alcohol poisoning symptoms
Confusion, vomiting, fewer than 8 breaths per minute, irregular breathing, blue, grey, or pale skin, low body temperature