Alcohol
This type of alcohol is safe for drinking in moderation, unlike methanol or isopropyl alcohol.
What is Ethanol
This common stimulant is found in coffee, tea, and many sodas.
What is Caffeine
This term describes the body’s adaptation to a drug, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effect.
What is Tolerance
This is the main psychoactive compound in cannabis that produces a “high.”
What is THC
Indigenous peoples in Central and South America have used this cactus for spiritual rituals for thousands of years.
What is Peyote
This U.S. period from 1920 to 1933 banned the production and sale of alcohol.
What is Prohibition
This illegal stimulant is derived from coca plant leaves.
What is Cocaine
This semi-synthetic opioid was first synthesized in 1874 and later marketed as a cough suppressant.
What is Heroin
This is the term for experiencing withdrawal symptoms like irritability and insomnia after stopping heavy cannabis use.
What is Cannabis Withdrawal
A “bad trip” can cause intense fear, panic, and this type of disturbing sensory experience.
What are Hallucinations
Alcohol is classified as this type of drug, which slows brain activity.
What is a depressant
Coca-Cola originally contained small amounts of this stimulant.
What is Cocaine
This is the leading cause of death in opioid overdoses, caused by slowed or stopped breathing
What is Respiratory Depression
Cannabis was first used for medicinal purposes in this ancient civilization over 2,500 years ago
What is Ancient China
This dissociative drug, sometimes called “Special K,” can cause memory loss and bladder damage.
What is Ketamine
This organ is primarily responsible for metabolizing alcohol.
What is the Liver
This stimulant is often prescribed for ADHD and narcolepsy.
What is Adderall
This German pharmaceutical company first marketed heroin as a cough suppressant in 1898.
What is Bayer
This country was the first to fully legalize cannabis for recreational use
What is Uruguay
This is known as a Synthetic Cannabinoids, which is man made chemicals sprayed into dried plant material.
What is K2
This is the medical emergency caused by dangerously high BAC levels.
Amphetamines were widely used by soldiers during this global conflict to stay alert.
What is World War II
Mixing opioids with this common depressant greatly increases overdose risk.
What is Alcohol
T/F: Heavy marijuana use during adolescence can lead to a measurable decline in IQ?
True- Studies have shown that heavy Cannabis Use during adolescence is associated with a decrease in IQ arounds 2-8 points.
The use of this Flowering Shrub from East Africa can lead to Psychosis and effects similar to Cocaine.
What is Khat