Marijuana
What is a street name for marijuana?
Blunt, Boom, Bud, Gangster, Ganja, Grass, Green, Hash, Herb, Joint, Pot, Reefer, Sinsemilla, Skunk, and Weed
What are two reasons a teen may potentially drink alcohol?
Availability, curiosity, wanting to feel older, wanting to fit in. Among so many more.
What is an inhalant?
A substance a user inhales for the purpose of getting high.
How long does it take for nicotine to reach receptors in the brain after it is inhaled?
What is drug addiction?
The disease in which someone continues to take drugs or alcohol, even with the knowledge of the harm it is causing them.
What is a potential sign of withdrawal from marijuana?
Irritability, sleeplessness, lack of appetite, anxiety, drug cravings.
What is binge drinking?
The consumption of 5 or more alcoholic drinks at one time.
What is one of the four main categories of inhalants?
Beginning in January of 2020 what is the minimum legal age to purchase nicotine and tobacco products.
21
What are two signs of potential drug use?
hanging out with different friends, not caring about your appearance, getting worse grades in school, missing classes or skipping school, losing interest in your favorite activities, getting in trouble in school or with the law, having different eating or sleeping habits,having more problems with family members and friends
Talk to a trusted adult if you think a friend needs help!
Is marijuana addcitive?
Yes, people continue to use despite the negative consequences.
What are two signs of potential alcohol overdose?
Mental confusion, stupor. Difficulty remaining conscious, or inability to wake up,Vomiting, Seizures, Slow breathing (fewer than 8 breaths per minute), Irregular breathing (10 seconds or more between breaths), Slow heart rate, Clammy skin, Dulled responses, such as no gag reflex (which prevents choking), Extremely low body temperature, bluish skin color, or paleness
Can you overdose from inhalant use?
Yes, even after one use.
In 2019 what percentage of 12th graders reported using nicotine daily?
11.7%
Is it possible to overdose on cough syrup?
Yes, if it's not taken according to instructions &/or is taken in combination with alcohol, it can greatly increase the risk for death. If someone does overdose call 911 and begin CPR.
What is a potential long term effect a of marijuana use?
Increased heart rate, respiratory problems, increased risks for mental health problems, increased risk to unborn children.
What is a potential negative effect of underage drinking?
Increased risk of death (motor vehicle, homicide, alcohol poisoning, burning, drowning and suicide all have elevated risks in underage). Brain injuries, impaired judgement. Increased risk for (sexual) Assault. Increased risk for alcohol addiction later in life. Interferes with brain development.
What are two short term (not long lasting) effects of inhalant use?
confusion, upset stomach, slurred speech, lack of coordination, dizziness, lightheadedness, hallucinations/delusions, headache, intense feelings of joy
Besides cancers what is a long term effect of cigarette, nicotine use?
Lung problems (such as bronchitis), heart disease and stroke, cataracts, loss of sense of taste and smell, aging of teeth and skin, risk to unborn baby, and house fires.
What is spice?
Also known as synthetic or fake weed, K2, is a mix of some herbs but, mostly chemicals made in a laboratory.
There are over 500 chemicals in marijuana what is the chemical compound name of the main ingredient that causes users to feel "high".
delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
What percentage of 12th graders reported having consumed at least one drink of alcohol at some point in their lives?
58.5%
What is a volatile solvent?
A liquid that becomes gas at room temperature (nail polish remover and gasoline for example)
How many deaths daily are credited to smoking?
1 in 5 or 1300
What does MDMA, more commonly known as Molly or Ecstasy, stand for
4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine