RX/OTC Drugs and Heroin
Name of documentary shown in class about Heroin addiction
"The Gateway to Heroin"
What you should do if you are offered drugs at a party or other social setting
Decline the offer, or ignore the person, you can also leave the setting if you are uncomfortable
What is the legal drinking age in the US
21
Dependance that is a part of a behavioral addiction
Psychological Dependance
The event in which an addict's loved ones are gathered with a professional to convince them to get help
An intervention
The substance that Heroin and other drugs are often laced with
Fentanyl
Shark Tank product that allows for protection against drinks being spiked
Nightcap
A person that will refrain from drinking so that they can drive safely
Designated Driver
Behavioral addiction that Gabe from "Intervention" had
Gambling
The group of symptoms that occur upon the abrupt discontinuation or decrease in intake of drugs
Withdrawl
The class of drugs that includes OxyContin, Morphine, and Heroin
Opioids
Two most common date rape drugs
GHB and Rohypnol
Term for a very high blood alcohol level, potentially being fatal
Alcohol poisoning
Behavioral addiction that Vanessa from "intervention" had
Shopping
A common reason that people engage in addictive behaviors
To escape things going on in their lives
Proper way to dispose of unwanted/expired prescription drugs?
A drug drop off box, throw them away with special precaution taken to make them inedible, Purchase a medicine disposal envelope from chain pharmacies
The class of drugs that includes LSD, Mushrooms, and Ecstacy
Hallucinogens
Blood alcohol level considered drunk, and illegal for driving
0.08%
Characteristic of drug/substance addiction that behavioral Addictions do not share
Physical Dependance
The other common name for a substance addiction
Substance use disorder
Specific substance found in certain cough medicine that can be abused
Dextromethorphan/DXM
Four common club/designer drugs
Any combination of 4: Cocaine, ecstacy, mushrooms, LSD, ketamine, methamphetamine, or PCP,
On average, how many people die from alcohol poisoning each year? 1,390, 1,977, 2,467, or 2,812
2,467
Name four behavioral addictions
Any combination of 4: Phones, food, shopping, working out, the internet, gambling, working
Name 3 out of 4 of the risk factors for addiction
What are: Chemistry and Physiology of the brain, Genetics, Environment, and Mental Health