Alcohol
How many ounces of beer is considered to be one drink?
One drink of beer is considered 12oz which has an average of 5-6% alcohol. However, some beers have as much as 15% alcohol. It is always a good idea to check the label, so you know the alcohol content of a drink. In addition, a standard drink of wine is 5oz (12% alcohol) and a standard pour of liquor such as rum, vodka, and tequila is 1.5oz (40% alcohol).
What is one effect cannabis can have on the body?
Cannabis can have a calming effect, but it can also cause anxiety and paranoia. People who are already anxious are more likely to experience heightened anxiety while under the influence. Consuming too much cannabis can lead to other effects such as sensory overload, sweats/chills, dizziness, nausea, and difficulty speaking.
What is the harmful and addictive substance found in vapes?
Nicotine. Nicotine can harm brain growth, which continues in ages between 25-30 years old. It can impact areas of your brain that control learning, attention span, mood, and impulse control.
What is someone at risk of if they drink too much alcohol too fast?
Alcohol poisoning. Drinking too much, too fast can shut down crucial areas of your brain and body.
Doing what before drinking alcohol can help prevent someone from feeling sick later?
Eating before and during drinking allows the alcohol to stay in your stomach longer and digest so that you don’t get sick. Something like a sandwich, pretzels, or crackers can be a great!
How many standard drinks can your body process in one hour?
Your liver can process one standard drink per hour. The more alcohol a person consumes, the more it accumulates in the blood, increasing intoxication.
How long can it take to feel the effects of an edible?
Edibles are food products infused with cannabis. It can take up to 1.5 hours to feel the effects. THC, the psychoactive chemical, is absorbed through your liver. It’s important to take it slow and give your body time to process and feel the effects before consuming more.
How often do you think WMU students use tobacco products such as cigarettes or vapes?
As of spring 2023, 84% of students report using these products once a month or less, including 60% of WMU students have never used these products at all. (National College Health Assessment, WMU, Spring 2023)
What is one sign of a bad high? (Over-consumption/over-intoxication of weed)
Panic, anxiety, or paranoia, Increased or irregular heart rate, Distorted senses, Sensory overload, Sweats or chills, Dizziness, Tingling or numbness, Difficulty speaking.
What is one way to make sure you get home safely after drinking?
Have a designated driver, Uber, or stay the night where you are.
How many days does it take to recover from drinking 5+ drinks in one night?
It can take up to 2 days to fully recover from one night of drinking 5+ drinks, which is considered high-risk drinking. Because the body needs time to recover, back-to-back nights of high-risk drinking can cause you to feel the effects of alcohol sooner because you still have alcohol in your system.
With edible cannabis, how long does the intoxicating effect/high last?
With edible cannabis, the intoxicating effects or "high" can last between 4-6 hours. However, some effects can last up to 12 hours after use and residual effects can last up to 24 hours, so you could be affected into the next day.
What is one way vaping can affect someone’s mental health?
There is a strong relationship between smoking and depression, anxiety, and stress. Current vape users 2x as likely to have a diagnosis of depression compared to those who have never vaped. There’s not enough research yet to say that vaping causes depression, but that we do see higher rates of depression in folks who vape compared to those who don’t.
What is one sign of alcohol poisoning?
A person may have alcohol poisoning if they show any of these signs:
• They are passed out or not fully conscious, • They can’t fully wake up or speak clearly, • They remain unresponsive, • Vomiting may occur, even if they are unresponsive, • They have pale, blueish, cold or clamming skin, • They are breathing irregularly or abnormally slowly.
What should someone consider before taking more edibles?
Keep onset time of the effects in mind and be patient before using more. It can take up to 1.5 hours to feel the effects.
What is it called when you drink past the point of feeling the positive effects of alcohol?
The Point of Diminishing Return is when you drink past feeling the positive effects of alcohol. Going beyond this point is likely to increase the negative effects of alcohol consumption, which can include tiredness and nausea.
What is it called when someone consumes too much cannabis, in any form?
Overconsumption/over-intoxication. Because it can take up to 3 hours to feel the full effects, consuming more cannabis within this time period can result in over-intoxication. Over intoxication can take the form of anxiety, panic, paranoia, nausea, and vomiting.
When thinking about nicotine content, one vape is equal to how many cigarettes?
One vape is equal to 20-40 cigarettes or 1-2 packs, however some vapes that are highly concentrated can be equivalent to almost 50 cigarettes
What is it called when someone needs more and more of a substance in order to feel its effects?
Tolerance. You may not feel very drunk and like you are in the good zone (BAC 0.06 or below), even though your BAC is in the risk zone. When we don’t feel the effects and drink more we can unknowingly push our BAC/body into the danger zone without even knowing it.
What is one way someone can avoid being pressured into using alcohol or other drugs?
Someone can avoid being pressured into using alcohol or other drugs by being around people they trust, setting a limit for themselves and letting others know that limit, making sure they are in a safe and comfortable environment, etc. Other options can include carrying around a drink but not drinking it, or removing yourself from the situation if your boundaries aren’t being respected.
Name one of the ways the depressant effect of alcohol impacts the brain and/or body.
Alcohol is a depressant, which has a big impact on several brain processes, by slowing them down. It changes our thinking, judgment, perception, temperature control, reaction time, motor/muscle control, vision, hearing, balance, movement, mood and emotions.
Concentrates found in edibles can be _____ times stronger than smoking the plants.
4x! The amount of THC (the main psychoactive chemical) in edibles and other concentrated products can be 4x stronger than the plant. When using consuming cannabis/THC products it’s important to know exactly how much THC is in them, as you may need much less to feel the effects.
What is one physical symptom that someone addicted to vaping may experience?
Nicotine addiction from vapes is the same as for smokers. This can mean feeling irritable or anxious, as well as craving the vape. You may also experience a lack of concentration when you can’t vape and you can have trouble sleeping. Additional long term symptoms include spiked heart rate and higher blood pressure, which can lead to higher risk of heart attack. If you or someone you know is trying to quit vaping or reduce their use, there are great resources out there!
What is one long term risk of vaping?
Risks include nicotine addiction, mood disorders, and permanent lowering of impulse control. Nicotine also changes the way synapses are formed, which can harm the parts of the brain that control attention and learning. Young adults are uniquely at risk for long-term, long-lasting effects of exposing their developing brains to nicotine.
Some people use substances to cope with stress. What is one healthy alternative?
Get enough sleep, exercise, take calming breaths, listen to music, talk to friends/family, etc.