Alcohol
What are 3 signs of alcohol poisoning?
Confusion, vomiting, seizures, slow breathing, skin that looks blue/grey/pale, hypothermia, trouble staying conscious
True or False - Depressants make you feel depressed
False, they slow down messages between the brain and the body which affects coordination and the ability to respond to what’s happening around you
What do AA and NA stand for?
Alcohol Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous
Opioids, such as heroin and prescription painkillers, bind to what in the brain, which reduces pain but also suppresses areas of the brain that control breathing and other vital functions, leading to a risk of overdose.
Opioid receptors
How many ounces is a standard shot?
1.5 ounces
Large doses of what type of drug cause hallucinations, memory loss, anxiety, increased heart rate, panic, and aggression?
Hallucinogens
What are 2 of the different types of rehabilitation for those struggling with addiction?
Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient Rehab, Sober Living Homes, Addiction treatment medications
What drug increases the levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain, which creates intense feelings of euphoria but can also damage the brain’s ability to feel pleasure over time.
Cocaine
What area of the body does regular, excess alcohol use shrink?
The brain, particularly affecting areas responsible for memory, learning, and decision-making such as the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex.
What are 3 main categories of drugs?
Depressants, Stimulants, Hallucinogens
What drug can you administer to someone showing symptoms of overdose?
Narcan
Marijuana affects the brain's cannabinoid receptors, particularly in what area of the brain? (This can impair short-term memory and alter the way new information is processed).
Hippocampus
Binge drinking is defined as consuming ____ or more drinks (men) or _____ or more drinks (women) in about 2 hours.
5 for men, 4 for women
True or False - 7% of the US population (about 17.8 million) 12 years or older reported battling a drug use disorder this past year.
False, 10% (about 27.2 million) which is 1 in 10 Americans.
What is a program that Northwest campus offers that combines mental health counseling and substance use treatment to help address both mental health and substance use concerns, which offers a more comprehensive approach to recovery?
B.A.S.I.C.S.
What drug affects the neurotransmitter GABA, leading to sedation and anxiety relief, but long-term use can impair memory and increase the risk of dependency?
Xanax
What age group are drunk driving accidents most prevalent in?
College students between the ages of 21 and 24 with over 1,000 dying each year.
What type of drug speeds up messages between the brain and body? It can cause your heart to beat faster, your blood pressure to go up, and reduced appetite.
Stimulants
What is the average rate of relapse for individuals battling substance use disorders?
40-60%
Alcohol is a depressant that slows down brain function by enhancing the effect of what neurotransmitter that leads to relaxation and impaired judgment?
GABA