Drug Unit Review 1

Drug types

100

Name a type of drug that is considered a depressant

Alcohol, opioids, sedatives

200

What are the three categories of drugs?

Depressant, Stimulant, Hallucinogen 

300

Name 2 stimulants

Cocaine, caffeine, nicotine, meth, Adderall 

400

What is the "date rape" drug called?

Rohypnol 

500

Describe 3 consequences that a stimulant/hallucinogen will have on the body 

Dilation of pupils, confusion, trouble concentrating, headache, fast heart beat, high blood pressure, sweating, chills, anxiety, comedown, euphoria, distorting sight and sound, loss of appetite, disturbed sleep pattern

Alcohol

100

Name a type of alcohol 

Wine, liquor, beer 

200

Name 3 reasons why teenagers drink

boredom, peer pressure, to fit in, forgetting about problems, feeling rebellious, family history 

300

What disease is it where a mother drinks while pregnant?

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

400

What ingredient is in alcohol?

Ethanol

500

Your at a party and your friend has alcohol poisoning. Describe all the steps you would take?

Call 911, keep them awake, provide water, keep them warm, recovery position if vomiting, 

Marijuana/Vape

100

What substance is in marijuana that causes addiction? (You can abbreviate) 

THC

200

Describe 3 nicotine addiction side effects

Craves, high tolerance, high blood pressure, high heartrate, respiratory issues, huge financial impact, mood swings, not being able to socialize when nicotine isn't present, coughing and wheezing

300

What substance is in vape/cigarette that causes addicton?

Nicotine

400

What plant does marijuana come from?

Cannibus

500

What's the range that THC stay in your system after 1 smoke of marijuana?

5-8 days

Addiction

100

What's the first step of addiction?

Experimenting

200

Describe 3 signs that someone is addicted

Feelings that you have to use the drug regularly, Overtime, needing more of the drug to get the same effect, Taking larger amounts over a period of time, Spending money on the drug even if you can’t afford it, Not meeting obligations and work responsibilities, Cutting back on social life, Doing things to get the drug that you wouldn’t normally do such as stealing, Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when you attempt to stop the drug

300

Describe 3 withdrawal symptoms that an addict may experience

Nausea, vomiting, headaches, high temperature, chills, heart racing, sweating, shaking, shivering, depression

400

What are some steps you would take if YOU realized you were addicted to a substsance

Reach out to someone you trust, attempt rehab or group therapy, call the hotline, discover the reason why you turned to substances

500

What word is associated with the last 4 digits of the addiction hotline?

HELP

The law

100

Why is there a 21+ age limit for purchasing alcohol and marijuana? 

to limit the risk of addiction in young individuals due to brain not being developed

200

How many oz of marijuana is legal for purchasing?

24

300

Up to how many years do you go to prison for if you get caught with a fake ID?

Up to 7 years

400

Another term for opioid

Narcotic

500

What happens if you are caught with alcohol and you are under 21?

Paying fines, attending drug/alcohol education, mandatory community service work