Alcohol
What kind of drug is alcohol classified as?
a. stimulant
b. depressant
c. psychotic
d. benzodiazepine
b. depressant
Depressants, also known as central nervous system depressants, or colloquially known as "downers", are a class of psychoactive drugs characterised by decreasing neurotransmission levels, decreasing the electrical activity of brain cells, or reducing arousal or stimulation in various areas of the brain.
Which drug can be disguised in fake pills or powders and is often laced without users knowing?
What is fentanyl?
Assistance program for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, and to infants and children up to age five.
What is WIC
What is the zero-tolerance law for underage drinking and driving in Kentucky?
Anyone under 21 with a BAC of 0.02% or higher can be charged with DUI.
What does the acronym "HALT" stand for in recovery?
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired?
These are common triggers to look out for.
How many drinks is considered binge drinking?
4+ for women, 5+ for men in an occasion
What drug, often made in makeshift labs, can cause violent behavior and severe tooth decay?
What is methamphetamine?
An organization that provides programming for Butler County residents including educational programs, ag programs, youth, family services, and community development.
Butler County Cooperative Extension Service
Can someone in recovery become a peer support specialist in Kentucky?
Yes — with appropriate training and certification.
t/f You have to hit rock bottom in order to begin recovery. Because you cannot get sober til you hit the bottom.
False
T/F According to recent research by the CDC, drinking alcohol- due to its antimicrobial properties, actually decreases your chances of dementia, learning problems , and memory.
False- According to the CDC, long term alcohol use can weaken your immune system, increases risk of cancer, heart disease, liver disease, stroke, depression, anxiety, memory issues, dementia, impacts learning, and relationships.
What legislation allows Kentucky police to charge someone who provides drugs that lead to a fatal overdose?
What is the “drug-induced homicide” law?
Place in Butler County that provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family engagement services to eligible families. Serves children from birth to age five, aims to promote school readiness and overall well-being. Home of 'headstart'.
What is Community Action
How many people in the U.S. die from drug overdoses daily (approx.)?
a. 25
b. 45
c. 250
d. 150,000
c. 250
What’s the average time it takes for a new habit to form, such as a healthy coping skill?
What is about 21–66 days?
Excessive drinking kills how many a year in the US?
A. 35,000
B. 157,000
C. 178,000
D. 15,000
C. 178,000
Drug that is associated with psychotic symptoms in between 2% and 21% of users
Cannabis/ 'Weed'
What does LIHEAP stand for?
Low Income Energy Assistance Program: It helps people who are in need to pay energy costs.
Can you expunge multiple felonies?
No
What brain function often improves first in recovery—decision making, sleep, or memory?
What is sleep?
Long-term alcohol use can lead to a brain disorder that affects memory, known as what?
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome:
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS) is a severe neurological disorder caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1). It is primarily associated with chronic alcohol abuse, but can also occur in other conditions such as malnutrition, eating disorders, and gastric surgery
How much stronger is the marijuana today than the marijuana from woodstock?
A. 2x
B. 1.5x
C. 5x
D. 15x
15X
Housed in Bowling Green, this non-profit location is a voluntary residential facility for individuals in a mental health crisis
What is Adult Crisis Unit (ACSU @ LifeSkills)
State with the highest rate of overdose per capita in America
1. West Virginia
According to studies, how does connection to a recovery community (like AA/NA or group therapy) impact long-term sobriety rates?
It significantly increases the chances of maintaining long-term recovery.