Alcohol and the Body
Alcohol is a ______, which means it works by slowing down parts of the brain and results in impaired cognition.
Depressant
Alcohol is a great way to reduce stress.
Myth
Combining marijuana with drinking even a small amount of ________ greatly increases driving danger, more than either drug alone.
Alcohol
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Content
The first stage of addiction.
What is Experimentation.
___________ is the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations. Alcohol slows this down.
Reaction Time
Marijuana is not as harmful to your health as tobacco.
Myth
What are some withdrawal symptoms a person can experience when he/she stop using it?
Anxiety, irritability, difficulty sleeping , lack of appetite (lead to weight loss), drug craving
_____ is the main active ingredient in Cannabis responsible for its psychoactive effects.
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
The second stage of Addiction can be described as
What is Regular Use.
This organ breaks down alcohol as it enters the bloodstream.
The liver
Marijuana is used to treat cancer and other diseases.
Myth. CBD oil is used to treat cancer and other diseases.
What are some long-term effects of marijuana?
-Suppress immune system -Increase of abnormally structured cells in the body -Personality and mood changes -Lack of motivation, drowsiness -Reduction of sex hormones -Growth disorders -Destruction of lung fibers -Altering brain chemicals -Respiratory problems -Depression -Poor memory -Anxiety attack
Name two ways marijuana is consumed.
Inhaling (smoking), ingesting, vaping.
What is it called when a person becomes physically and psychologically dependent on a substance?
Addiction
Name two factors that could affect how a person's body responds to alcohol consumption.
Age, weight, gender, food intake, what type of food someone has eaten, rate of consumption, type of alcohol.
You will get drunk a lot quicker with hard liquor than beer or wine.
Myth
What is the main chemical in marijuana?
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) which results in psychotropic (mind-altering) effects
Alcohol slows down this system, which is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Central Nervous System
Using substances to relieve boredom or stress and to escape bad feelings. Grades begin to be affected.
Name 5 consequences of excessive alcohol consumption. They can be long or short term consequences.
Memory loss, vomiting, impulsivity, injuries, risky behaviors, cancers, liver disease, learning problems, weight gain, violent behaviors, loss of coordination, accidental death, addiction/dependence, mental health problems, relationship problems, etc.
Chronic marijuana smokers may have many of the same respiratory problems that tobacco smokers have, including daily cough and phlegm, symptoms of chronic bronchitis, and more frequent chest colds.
Fact
People who begin using marijuana before age 18 are four to seven times more likely than adults to develop an _________.
Addiction
What percentage of THC is found in marijuana?
15% (2012)- compared to 4% in 1980s
What can occur with use, either accidentally or on purpose.
What is Overdose.