Marijuana
How does marijuana use affect your grades and future?
Lower grades
Less likely to graduate
Less likely to enroll in college
Long lasting side effects of vaping
nicotine addiction
mood disorders
permanent decrease in impulse control
What are opioids
A class of drugs that include heroin, fentanyl and prescription pain relievers.
How often does a fatal overdose occur
every 5 minutes
Why are fake pills dangerous?
No controls in place.
Short term effects of marijuana (at least 4)
loss of coordination
slower reactions
altered sense of time
feeling relaxed
Increased hunger
Faster heart rate
What age is your brain developed ?
Which part of your brain do opiates work on and what does it control
Brain stem. automatic responses like breathing
What is an opioid overdose ?
a respiratory emergency
Definition of a counterfeit pill
One that looks just like an authentic pill, you cant tell the difference.
Problems with memory and learning skills
Problems with breathing
Cough or lung sickness
Severe nausea and vomiting
How many cigarettes are in one JUUL
20
How does naloxone work?
Stops the chemical signal in the brain that has decreased or stopped breathing.
Step 1 in overdose
"Notice" are they breathing very slow, not at all or non responsive?
How long has the DEA been monitoring counterfeit pills?
Decades
How can marijuana use change your life? (At least 3)
Decrease in overall life satisfaction
Lower wage earnings
More likely to be unemployed
What does vaping do to your immune system
Weakens immune system leading to increased illnesses and infection.
Signs of an opioid overdose (at least 4)
slow or absent breathing, non responsive, choking or gurgling sounds, dizzy, confused, cold, clammy, small pupils, blue lips or nails
Step 2 in overdose
"Respond" move person to the floor or ground, call 911. administer naloxone
How many people can one "sugar packet kill"
500 people
Possible side effects from high doses of THC which are commonly found in edibles and cartridges
Extreme confusion, anxiety, panic or paranoia.
Fast heart rate
Hallucinations or delusions
Increased blood pressure
Severe nausea and vomiting
Why is nicotine dangerous?
Increases blood pressure and heart rating and causes hardening of your vessels which can lead to a heart attack.
After administering narcan how will you lay your patient? What is this position called?
The recovery position. on their side with an arm supporting their head and top knee bent to keep patient from rolling onto their stomach.
What is the time frame for naloxone to wear off
30-60 minutes
Explain a hot spot and a cold spot. why does that make the medication dangerous
High doses in small areas and not mixed well.