Drugs
What is the most commonly used drug in the United States?
Weed/Marijuana
What is the legal drinking age in the United States and WHY?
21 and brain development
True or False: Inhalants are legal to purchase and possess for recreational use.
True.
What is a hallucinogenic?
hallucinogens can cause hallucinations or sensations and images that seem real though they are not
True or False: Addiction is a choice that people make.
False.
What is the chemical found in marijuana that causes users to feel high?
THC
What are some physical signs of alcohol abuse?
Sores, weight loss, bruises, injuries, Tics and tremors (‘the shakes’)
What is an inhalant?
Inhalants produce short-lived, intense mind-altering effects
3 other terms used for marijuana?
mary jane, weed, flower, bud, pot, herb
Is Nicotine addicting?
Nicotine withdrawal symptoms include irritability, restlessness, feeling anxious or depressed, trouble sleeping, problems concentrating, and craving nicotine.
How do drugs affect decision making?
Delayed, impulsive, thinking bad consequences won't happen when under the influence.
Strategies preventing addiction?
Knowing family history and avoiding usage until older or legal age.
answers vary.
What is an opioid?
substance that is derived from opium, a naturally occurring chemical found in poppy seeds, or synthetically made to replicate these effects. These controlled substances can be medically prescribed for pain (prescription painkillers) or can be turned into the illegal substances opium or heroin.
What are some resources available for individuals struggling with addiction?
Phone a hotline, rehab, therapy, living situations, asking for help, school counselor, teacher
Can you get an STD/illness from using drugs?
yes, sharing needles and other drug paraphernalia
What is the main ingredient in alcohol
ethanol
Is vaping healthier than ciggarettes?
there is not enough research out yet to know. Vapes haven't been around long enough to see the long term affects
What is a stimulant?
Stimulant substances come in many forms such as prescription medication like Adderall, legal stimulants like tobacco and caffeine, and illicit drugs like cocaine or crystal meth.
How does drug use impact your family life? Give 2 responses.
Answers Vary. Must give 2 examples/reasonings.
What areas of the body are affected by drug use? List 5 areas.
Brain, memory loss, eye sights, circulation, losing a limb, heart attack, stroke, abdomin, liver, kidneys, lungs, ED
What category is alcohol classified as?
depressant
What is the main addicting agent/drug in vapes?
Nicotine
What drugs are considered depressants?
Alcohol, Opiates, Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates
Losing job, homeless, no money, family cuts you off, etc.