Drugs
What is a gateway drug? Give an example.
A habit-forming drug that leads to the use of other, more harmful drugs. Ex: Marijuana, alcohol
What is the legal drinking age in the US?
21 years old.
What are the possible short-term effects of marijuana?
Enhanced sensory perception and euphoria followed by drowsiness/relaxation; slowed reaction time; problems with balance and coordination; increased heart rate and appetite; problems with learning and memory; anxiety.
How many adults in the US suffer from alcoholism?
17 million
Will you get arrested if you call an ambulance for drunk friend if under 21?
NO!!!!!
UNDER PENNSYLVANIA’S MEDICAL AMNESTY LAW(Good Samaritan law),
if a person, in good faith, calls and
believes he or she is the first to call 911,
police, an ambulance or campus security,
gives his/her name and stays with the
person to prevent that person’s death
or serious injury, the caller is immune from prosecution for consumption or possession of alcohol.
It can take your brain up to 3 weeks to recover to full function after using this substance only one time.
Marijuana
Is beer or wine safer to drink than liquor?
Nope!! One 12-ounce beer has about the same amount of alcohol as one 5-ounce glass of wine or 1.5-ounce shot of liquor.
What are the short term effects of cocaine?
Narrowed blood vessels; enlarged pupils; increased body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure; headache; abdominal pain and nausea; euphoria; increased energy, alertness; insomnia, restlessness; anxiety; erratic and violent behavior, panic attacks, paranoia, psychosis; heart rhythm problems, heart attack; stroke, seizure, coma.
Approximately how many people die from alcohol a year?
88,000 people
If you have a medical marijuana card, is it legal?
No. Please see Pro Staff if this is an issue
How many KIDS die from a drug overdose every year?
About 14,000-16,000
What health issues are associated with excessive drinking?
What are the short-term effects of ecstacy or Molly?
Lowered inhibition; enhanced sensory perception; increased heart rate and blood pressure; muscle tension; nausea; faintness; chills or sweating; sharp rise in body temperature leading to kidney failure or death.
Yes
Can iPhones dial 911 without typing the number?
Yes! Rapidly press the off button 5 times and it will send out an EMERGENCY SOS.
Can drug use cause irreversible brain damage?
Yes.
What are signs of alcohol abuse/dependence?
Drinking all day, sneaking, making excuses, cut back on activities that you love, drinking to forget issues, etc.
What are the short term effects of prescribed opioids?
Pain relief, drowsiness, nausea, constipation, euphoria, slowed breathing, death.
Is there a drug program on campus?
There are drug and alcohol meetings. In the health suite in Perkins
What is the most addictive drug?
Amphetamine: adderall, ritalin
Around 72,000
What are the signs of alcohol poisoning?
What are the effects of tobacco. Can be long term or short term.
Greatly increased risk of cancer, especially lung cancer when smoked and oral cancers when chewed; chronic bronchitis; emphysema; heart disease; leukemia; cataracts; pneumonia.
Is Penn State Berks a dry campus?
Yes for the millionth time (:
What are the most common signs of drug use/abuse?
1. Intense cravings.
2. Tolerance.
3. Withdrawal symptoms.
4. Physical dependence.
5. Engaging in increasingly risky behaviors.
6. Drug-seeking behaviors.
7. Financial trouble related to drug use.
8. Neglecting responsibilities.
9. Developing unhealthy relationships with those who support addiction.
10. Isolating behaviors.