Use, Misuse, Abuse
A woman takes the recommended dose of pain reliever prescribed by her doctor. DU, DM, or DA?
Drug Use (DU) — taken as prescribed by a doctor.
What type of infection do antibiotics treat?
Bacterial infections. Antibiotics do NOT work on viruses.
At what BAC is it illegal to drive in Michigan (age 21+)?
.08 BAC.
What is the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana?
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).
Nicotine acts as what type of drug?
A stimulant — it increases heart rate and blood pressure.
Diana takes 4 Tylenol when only 2 are recommended. DU, DM, or DA?
Drug Misuse (DM) — taking more than the recommended dose.
When the body needs larger doses to get the same effect, this is called ___.
Tolerance
True or False: Alcohol is a stimulant because it gives drinkers energy.
FALSE — Alcohol is a depressant. It slows body functions.
Which drug is used illegally to increase muscle mass?
Anabolic steroids.
On average a vape contains how many cigarettes?
20 cigarettes
A teenager takes Vicodin given by a friend to forget a fight. DU, DM, or DA?
Drug Abuse (DA) — using a prescription drug obtained illegally for non-medical reasons.
What is a physiological dependence?
When a person's body has a chemical/physical need for a drug.
What is binge drinking?
Consuming large quantities of alcohol in a short period of time.
Which drug schedule is most dangerous — most addictive with no medical use?
Schedule I (1).
Which drug has the highest risk of death from first-time use?
Fentanyl
A 19-year-old drinks one beer at a party. DU, DM, or DA?
Drug Abuse (DA) — anyone under 21 consuming alcohol is drug abuse (illegal).
What schedule is Alcohol
It is not a scheduled drug, because it is legal.
What is the lethal BAC for 50% of people?
.40 BAC.
Which drug type depresses the CNS AND blocks pain?
Narcotics / Opioids (e.g., heroin, Vicodin, fentanyl).
What is a 'Natural High'
A passion or hobby that gives you a feeling of euphoria without drugs.
(Sports, Hobbies, Etc.)
Chloe accidentally takes her blood pressure medicine instead of her cholesterol medicine. DU, DM, or DA?
Drug Misuse (DM) — an unintentional mistake in how a medicine is taken.
What U.S. agency must approve all medicines before they're sold to the public?
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) — NOT the USDA.
If a friend passes out from drinking at a party, what should you do?
Try to keep them awake and monitor them. Call 911 if unresponsive. NEVER leave them alone to 'sleep it off.'
Which drug is deadly in tiny amounts, hides in other drugs, and causes the most overdose deaths in the U.S.?
Fentanyl.
Many people who abuse prescription opioids switch to which illegal drug? Why?
Heroin — it is cheaper and easier to obtain when they can no longer get prescription opioids.