Marijuana
What type of drug is marijuana?
Cannabinoid
Name two other names for Nitrous Oxide
Laughing gas, whippets, galaxy gas, nos
What kind of drug is alcohol?
Depressant
What type of drug is codeine?
Opioid
What type of drug is cocaine?
Stimulant
Name one benefit of marijuana when used medicinally
Pain relief, reduces inflammation, can help with sleep and appetite management
What is a common medical use for nitrous oxide?
Dental anesthesia
What is one common myth about alcohol?
Alcohol makes EVERYONE social, alcoholics always look visually intoxicated, you can "sweat out" alcohol, you're only an alcoholic if you hit rock bottom
What is a common medicinal use for codeine?
Pain relief or cough suppression
What do stimulants (like cocaine and ecstasy) increase the levels of in your brain?
Neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and norepinephrine
What are the two chemicals that make up marijuana? Which one is the psychoactive component?
THC and CBD. THC is psychoactive.
What vitamin does nitrous oxide cause a deficiency in? What part of your body can this damage?
B12, it can cause nerve damage to the myelin sheath, which can affect your spinal cord and affect the way you walk.
How is alcohol made?
Fermentation of sugars with yeast or bacteria to make ethanol
What is one negative side effect of codeine?
Respiratory depression, morphine overdose, depression, central nervous system damage, kidney and liver damage
What is one benefit of hallucinogens?
It has been used medically for psychiatric healing, depression or anxiety, or PTSD
What can increase the risk of addiction to marijuana?
Being young, taking high doses of THC, or genetic predisposition
Is nitrous oxide highly addictive?
No
Is alcohol considered highly addictive?
Yes
Why can't children under 12 legally be prescribed codeine?
It can metabolize into morphine and be fatal
What usually makes something a party drug?
Can be taken quickly and orally, increases mood, energy, focus
What body system does marijuana affect? What is one thing this system controls?
Endocannabinoid system. It controls memory, emotions, appetite, pain, inflammation, and sleeping.
What does the myelin sheath do for your nervous system?
It protects your nerve fibers and allows nerve signals to move quickly and without any interruptions
What 4 organs can alcohol damage the most?
Heart, liver, kidney, pancreas
What country has a bad problem with codeine addiction? How do they get the codeine?
Zimbabwe, illegal imports
What brain chemical does hallucinogens affect?
Serotonin