Alcohol/Nicotine
What is the legal drinking age and why?
21, brain development
What are the two active chemicals in marijuana?
THC & CBD
What popular product one contained cocaine? And what ingredient replaced cocaine once it was removed?
Coca-Cola, Sugar
Opioids are derived from what plant?
Poppy plant
Who can become addicted to alcohol, drugs, and behaviors?
Everyone
Depressant. Slows down every part of your body.
Which chemical in marijuana is responsible for the high effect? And which is responsible for the medicinal effects?
High = THC
Medicinal = CBD
What types of medications stimulate the same part of the brain as meth, however, are perfectly safe for those who need them?
ADHD medications
What is the street equivalent to prescription pain medication?
Heroin
Name at least 3 factors that put someone at a greater risk for addiction.
Genetics, environment, trauma, mental health, age of first use
We learned that a can of beer, glass of wine, and shot of liquor have the same amount of alcohol in them. Why is this important to know?
A can of beer puts the same amount of alcohol as a shot of liquor into your blood, but you will not have the same effects.
Is marijuana a stimulant or depressant and why?
Stimulant because it speeds up your heart rate. It relaxes people by decreasing brain activity.
Name three types of stimulant drugs?
Cocaine/Crack, Meth, ADHD medications, marijuana,
How quickly can dependence to opioid pain medication occur?
3-5 days
What two chemicals are responsible for addiction?
Dopamine and Serotonin
What is the most dangerous way to drink alcohol and why?
Binge drinking (5 or more drinks on one occasion). An excessive amount of alcohol in a short amount of time and your body cannot process it. Binge drinking leads to brain damage, alcoholism, and death much quicker than any other form of drinking.
Why has marijuana become known as a hallucinogen more recently?
Levels of THC has dramatically increased from1%-95%
Explain why meth causes tooth decay, sores, hair loss, and extreme weight loss.
The types of chemicals meth is made from are poisonous and extremely toxic.
Don't fill the prescription, ask for something non-addicting, take them only for a day or two, only take them at night if pain is excruciating, take them exactly how prescribed.
Name 4 ways to protect yourself from addiction?
Don't start, get involved, surround yourself with positive people, don't engage in other risky behaviors, seek professional help for mental health issues, lead a healthy lifestyle, learn new ways to cope with emotions
What does BAC stand for and what is the legal limit for anyone over 21?
Blood Alcohol Content, .08% (8% of your blood is alcohol)
What does THC and CBD stand for?
Tetra-Hydro-Cannabinol
Cannabidiol
How long does a cocaine/crack high last and how does that contribute to addiction to the drug?
10 minutes; because use happens every 10-30 minutes, the brain becomes accustomed to it quickly causing addiction to happen faster
What percentage of heroin users started with prescription pain medication?
80%
1 in ____ people will suffer from addiction at some point in their life.
6