Marijuana
What is the chemical compound in Marijuana called
THC - Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol
What kind of drug is meth
Man made stimulant
What plant does cocaine derive from
•Cocaine is a powerful, addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant
When was heroine first manufaactured
In 1898 by the Bayer pharmaceutical company of Germany and marketed as a treatment for Turberculosis as well as a remedy for morphine addiction
What type of drug is an hallucinogen
Hallucinogens are a diver group of psychoactive drugs that alter a persons awareness of their surroundings as well as thoughts and feelings
True or False - Marijuana is the number one Legal drug used in the US
False - Alcohol is the number 1 legal drug. Over 7.4 million people ages 12 and over use alcohol
How is meth injested
Orally, snorted, smoked or injected
What is the cooked form of cocaine called
Crack is an extremely addictive form of cocaine that is smoked
What accounts for the largest percentage of opioid use
Heroine is a highly addictive drug made from the resin of poppy plants.
Where are they found
Plants, Fungus or synthetically made
Name two common strands of Marijuana
Indica and Sativa
How many people in the US are reported for using meth
in 2015, 1.7 million age 12 and up were reported using meth
What chemical does cocaine increase in the brain
•Increases the levels of Dopamine in brain circuits controlling pleasure and movement
What percentage of overdoses account for opioid drug over doeses
According for the Center for Disease Control narcotic/pain relievers account for 3 out of 4 deaths, 15,500 a year
What are some names of some classic hallucinogens
LSD - Clear white odorless powder made from lysergic acid found in fungus that grows on rye and other grains
Peyote - a small spineless cactus with mescaline as the main ingredient Comon street name is buttons
DMT - powerful chemical found in in the amazonian plants. Also called Dimitri
Ketamine - A surgical anesthetic for humans and animals. Sold as powder or pills and is snorted or added to a drink for a date rape drug.
How is marijuana depleted from your system
Urine
Feces
Carbon Dioxide
Sweat
What long term effects does meth have
Long term use can lead to weight loss, depression, violent behavior, anxiety, confusion and insomnia. Chronic meth users experience display paranoia, hallucinations, mood disturbances, suicidal thought and delusions. These symptoms can last months to years after ceasing.
What are the short term and long term effects of cocaine
•Short-term health effects:
•Extreme happiness and energy
•Mental alertness
•Hypersensitivity to sight, sound, and touch
•Irritability
•Paranoia- extreme and unreasonable distrust of others
•Death
•Long term effects:
•Nosebleeds
•Severe bowel decay
•HIV, hepatitis C, and infectious other diseases
•Malnourishment
•Restlessness
•Sever paranoia with auditory hallucinations
•Death
What do opioids do to the brain
They attach to nerve receptors in the brain that block pain and released a rush of dopamine
Approximately what percentage of Americans use hallucinogens
In 2017 approximately 17% of all americans ages 18-25 used hallucinogens
List effects marijuana has on the body
Shortens attention span, impairs coordination, distorts perception and makes it difficult toi concentrate
Long term effects it gum disease, memory loss, testicular cancer, immune system impairment
What is the repurcussion by law for having an illegal meth lab
In Illinois it is a class X felony and will receive not less than 8 years and not more than 40 years and subject to a $200,000 fine
What is the lethal dose of cocaine
•Once the human heart reaches approximately 500 grams, sudden death can occur instantly
What is the economic burden opidoids have on the public
In 2016 and 2017 130 people died everday from opioid overdoses. That causes an estimated burden of fatal and non fatal opioid overdoses at $504 billion
What are three long term effects of hallucinogens
Weight loss, speech problems, anxiety, depression, panic, confusion, suspiciousness, feelings of helplessness and loss of control. Flashbacks of experiencing the effects without the drug can occur. Mood swings and sense of time and self can change.