Marijuana
Side effects of using marijuana during youth
permanently weakened communication skills and learning difficulties
Alcohol is classified as what type of drug
Depressant
Definition of a Drug
A medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body.
what is a hallucinogen drug?
any drug that alters the reality and perceptions of the human body. e.g. our ability to see, hear, taste, smell, touch things that are not really there.
euphoria. heightened awareness, reduced apitite
Other names used for cannabis
weed, pot, mary jane
Drinking four or more drinks in a short time period
Binge drinking
What does OTC stand for?
What is Over the Counter
Identify 3 hallucinogen drugs
ICE, LSD, Magic Mushrooms, buttons, cactus, DMT, hoasca, PCP, Ketamine
what is a stimulant drug?
A drug that speeds up the central nervous system
Marijuana is classified as a ____ drug
hallucinogen, depressant and stimulant
Women who are dependent on alcohol are___________percent more likely to die from alcohol-related causes than men who are dependent on alcohol.
50 to 100
Things that you get when you are addicted to a drug that makes you feel sick when you stop.
Withdrawals
short term effects of hallucinogens
hallucinations, increased heart rate, nausea, changes in sense of time
legal stimulants
Prescription Ritalin, coffee, chocolate, energy drinks
Name of the plant that marijuana comes from
cannabis
Alcohol causes significant damage to this body organ
liver
What medical professionals can prescribe prescription drugs
Medical Doctor, Physician Assistant, Dentist
What is the "real name" for Molly?
MDMA or Exstacy
illegal stimulants
cocaine, amphetamines
The active ingredient in marijuana
THC
what is the legal BAC limit to be considered impaired to be drinking and driving
0.08 BAC
What is Drug Abuse
the use of illegal drugs or the use of prescription or over-the-counter medications in ways other than recommended or intended
Long term effects of hallucinogens
paranoia, mood change, dependence, depression, memory loss, mental illness e.g. schizophrenia
Common legal stimulant the consumed daily by many
caffeine