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Driving under the influence of drugs is considered this type of criminal offense.
What is a DUI (or DWI)
DUI stands for "Driving Under the Influence"
DWI, which stands for Driving While Intoxicated.
The chemical in marijuana that causes a "high."
THC
What is the name of your school SAPIS counselor?
Ms. Lawrence
what does SAPIS stand for?
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION INTERVENTION SPECIALIST.
What is the legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC) in most states?
The legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC) in most states is .08%
This is the physical or mental need to use a substance regularly
what is addiction
Repeated drug use can lead to this, where more of the drug is needed to feel the same effects.
What is tolerance.
The process of the body clearing a drug from its system.
What is detoxification (or detox)
Drug use can cause this mental health issue, characterized by feelings of sadness or hopelessness.
What is depression or anxiety
This term refers to unpleasant symptoms when a person stops using an addictive drug.
What is withdrawal
This is the addictive substance found in tobacco products.
What is nicotine
Using drugs can damage this vital organ that helps filter toxins.
What is the liver
Hallucinogens like LSD affect this part of the body.
The Brain or (The Mind)
This powerful opioid, often mixed with heroin or pills, is responsible for many overdose deaths.
What is fentanyl
Sharing needles for drug use can spread this life-threatening disease.
what is HIV or Hepatitis C
HIV- HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. Without treatment, it can lead to AIDS There is currently no effective cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for life. But proper medical care can control the virus.
Hepatitis C -is a viral infection that primarily affects the liver Hepatitis C is primarily spread through blood-to-blood contact, such as sharing needles for drug use, or from an infected mother to her baby during birth.
This stimulant medication is commonly prescribed for ADHD but is sometimes misused.
what is Adderall
A substance extracted from the Asian Opium poppy plant is called what?
What is Heroin
What is the powerful addictive stimulant made from the leaves of a coca plant
what is cocaine
Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in addiction?
What is dopamine
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a chemical messenger in the brain, that plays a crucial role in the body's reward system, motivation, and movement. It's often referred to as the "feel-good neurotransmitter" because it's associated with pleasurable sensations and reinforces behaviors that lead to those feelings. Dopamine is also involved in memory, attention, and controlling physical movement.
This term describes the return to substance use after a period of abstinence.
what is called Relapse
What year was Alcoholics Anonymous founded?
Year 1935
What are the 5 most common drug classifications
depressants, stimulants, opiates, hallucinogen, inhalants
Bouns drugs
Benzodiazepines, or benzos-benzo impacts the body and mind differently. Benzos are prescribed to treat a wide variety of psychiatric and sleep conditions examples are Xanax or Valium
This prescription opioid is often prescribed for pain management but has a high potential for abuse.
Oxycodone
Name three common signs that someone may be struggling with substance use.
Changes in behavior, neglecting responsibilities, physical health decline, secretiveness, or mood swings.
What is the danger of mixing prescription medications with alcoho
It can lead to dangerous side effects, overdose, or death due to interaction effects.