Cigarettes
Is alcohol a depressant or stimulant?
A depressant. It slows down brian activity.
What type of plant does marijuana come from?
The Indian Hemp plant.
People are abusing a prescription drug if...
a. it was prescribed for someone else
b. they use more than the doctor prescribed
c. they take the drug for entertainment or pleasure
all of the above
What you should do to keep yourself safer when using drugs
No drugs are “safe” to take; however, if do you find yourself in a situation where drugs are involved, the following advice will help to keep you safer.
What is the addictive chemical in Cigarettes?
Nicotine.
50% of the population binge drink. True or False?
False, It's 36% of the population
Is Marijuana used in cooking?
Yes. It can be used in cakes, candies and muffins.
Prescription drug abuse can be as risky as _______________.
using illegal drugs, such as heroin and cocaine
If you plan to use chemicals or substances:
■Don ‘t mix alcohol with drugs
■Be aware of your tolerance levels, and the levels of those around you – particularly if you haven’t taken the substance recently or have just detoxed.
■Get yourself checked for your hepatitis/HIV B/C status
What fine hairs in the lungs does smoke destroys?
cilia?
What is the process of making Alcohol called?
Fermentation.
Can Marijuana be smoked? In what forms?
Yes. blunts, Vape, rolled joints or a bong
The side effects of opioids can include __________.
a. slowed breathing and constipation
b. addiction and dependency
c. irregular heart rate and high blood pressure
both A and B
What you shouldn’t do when using drugs:
■You should never use drugs when you are alone
■Don’t ever share needles/syringes/spoons/straws
■If you’ve just detoxed or not recently used drugs, don’t use your standard amount –
■Never drive under the influence of drugs and or alcohol.
How many chemicals are found in Cigarettes?
>400 chemicals are found in cigarettes.
Can Marijuana look like a mini maple leaf?
Yes it can.
Central nervous system depressants are prescribed for ______________.
people with anxiety or sleep problems
Describe the Recovery position:
Open the airway, tilt the patient's head back, then: Look, listen and feel for breathing
Move the patient's nearest arm towards the head
Then immediately call 911 for assistance.
What Ingredient in cigarettes stops the lungs from breathing?
Carbon Monoxide.
After Marijuana is smoked, how long before effects take place in the brain??
In 8 minutes
An overdose of stimulants can cause ______________________.
a. anxiety and tremors
b. irregular heartbeat
c. dangerously high body temperatures
all of the above
When an unconscious person is laying face upwards, there are two main risk factors that can lead to suffocation:
1. The tongue can fall to the back of the throat, due to loss of muscular control.
2. The back of the tongue can then obstruct the airway.