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Brainiac's
Brainiac's pt.2
100

Drugs that speed up the central nervous system are called __________________.

Stimulants

100

What is the legal BAC driving limit for someone 21 or older? 

0.08 BAC

100

Fentanyl is ___________________ times stronger than morphine. 

50-100

100

What are the 4 broad categories of drugs? 

Hallucinogens, Stimulants, Depressants, Opioids/Narcotics 

100
2 ways to quit smoking are 

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Cold Turkey

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Nicotine Replacements (gum, patches)

Positive Replacement Hobbies

200

A specific drug that is obtainable only by prescription and are used to relieve pain is called a _____________________________. 

Prescription Opioid/Narcotic
200

Alcohol is metabolized at the rate of ______ per hour. 

1

200

Opioids are considered "________________" meaning man made. 

Synthetic

200

Medicines that you can buy without prescription are called __________________.

Over-the-counter

200

There are many reasons adolescents choose to try a variety of substances. What are 3 ways?

-Peers

-Environment

-Family Factors

-Mental Illness

300

A drug that slows the central nervous system is called ____________________.

Depressant

300

This is a nasal spray with intended use to help prevent fatal effects of an opioid overdose. 

Narcan/ Naloxone

300

____________ is also known as marijuana, is a plant intended for use as a psychoactive drug. 

Cannabis

300

What are 2 long-term effects of nicotine?

Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, Birth Defects, Sexual Disfunction, Eye Diseases

300
This position prevents heavily intoxicated people from potentially choking on their own vomit. 

Recovery Position

400

Drugs that alter moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions including vision, hearing, smell, and touch are called ______________. 

Hallucinogens

400

______________ _________________ is a pattern of drinking that brings a person's BAC to 0.08 BAC or higher. 

Binge Drinking

400
Men have to consume _____ drinks in 2 hours and women _____ in 2 hours to go above a 0.08 BAC. 
Men- 5 or more

Women- 4 or more

400

Name 2 other names for Marijuana.

Pot, Weed, Reefer

400

This is a complex brain structure which has a major role in learning and memory. 

Hippocampus

500

Substances whose fumes are sniffed and inhaled to achieve a mind-altering effect are called __________________________.

Inhalants

500

What are the standard drink sizes for beer, wine, and hard liquor? 

Beer- 12oz

Wine- 5oz

Liquor- 1.5oz

500

Why do men metabolize at a faster rate compared to women? 

Men have more muscle which requires more blood. 

Women have more fat which require less blood. 

500

What government organization tests and approves all new medicines?

FDA

500

A risk factor that makes someone more susceptible to drug/alcohol abuse is ___________________________.

Genetics

Early Life Trauma

Sexual Abuse

Broken Household

Positive Attitude