Marijuana
What part of the plant is marijuana made from?
Made from the dried leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant.
What is the definition of an inhalant?
(do not use the word in the definition)
Substances whose fumes are sniffed to produce mind‑altering sensations
What do stimulants do to the brain and spinal cord?
Drugs that speed up/stimulate activity in the brain and spinal cord.
What do depressants do to the brain and spinal cord?
They slow down/depress activity in the brain and spinal cord
What are opioids?
Used to relieve pain (prescription pain relievers).
What are the two drugs that marijuana produces?
CBD & THC
Give two common household or product examples shown in the materials that can be used as inhalants.
Correction fluid (Wite-Out), spray paint cans, nitrous oxide, dry erase markers.
Name two stimulant drugs.
Cocaine & amphetamines
Name two drugs that are the depressants
Barbiturates, Xanax
Name two opioid drugs.
Morphine, Heroin
List two common ways people use marijuana.
Smoked, eaten (edibles), drank (oils/infusions).
Name two common methods of using inhalants (how they enter the body)
Breathed in through nose or mouth; sniffing/snorting; bagging/huffing
List three ways stimulants can enter the body (methods of use).
Orally (pills), smoked, injected
List two ways depressants are commonly taken.
Orally (pills, liquids), injectable liquids
List two ways opioids can enter the body.
Swallowed (oral), smoked, sniffed, injected
What substance makes the person feel high?
CBD is generally non-intoxicating; THC is the compound associated with the “high”
Why are inhalants dangerous even though they are often common household products? (one to two sentences)
They are easily accessible and can cause immediate harmful effects to the brain and body and can be life-threatening.
Explain one short-term effect of stimulants on the body or behavior.
Short-term effects include increased heart rate, increased alertness, possible anxiety or agitation.
What is the most commonly used depressant?
Alcohol
What is another name for opioids?
Narcotics
If someone operates a vehicle when marijuana is in their system, what could they be charged with?
DUI, Driving under the influence
Where could nitrous oxide be used? (medically)
The Dentist Office
True or False : Nicotine is a stimulant
True
Why is it dangerous to mix depressants with other drugs or alcohol?
Mixing depressants, especially with alcohol, is very dangerous because it can dramatically slow down breathing and heart rate to the point of causing death.
Why are some opioids are regulated and available only by prescription.
Many opioids are highly addictive and can depress breathing; overdose can be fatal.