Alcohol
BAC stands for this
Blood Alcohol Content (or concentration)
What is the mind altering chemical found in marijuana?
THC
What is the addictive substance found in cigarettes?
Nicotine
Identify 3 hallucinogenic drugs
LSD, Psilocybin (mushrooms), Peyote (mescaline), DMT, Ayahuasca, PCP, Ketamine
Why are inhalants so dangerous?
You can die from one time use
How long does it take for alcohol to enter the bloodstream
After the fist sip
True or False- The concentration of THC has tripled in the last few decades.
True
Vaping is unsafe because (name one reason)
Contains nicotine
Highly addictive
Causes many health conditions
At least two short term effects of hallucinogens
hallucinations, increased heart rate, nausea, changes in sense of time
The reason why inhalants are often the first substance that a young person uses
Easily accessible household items
What is the only thing that will lower a person's BAC
Time
Which cannabinol does not produce a mind altering affect?
CBD
Type of cancer most typically the result of chewing tobacco?
Cancer of the mouth and Leukoplakia.
The hallucinogen that is also considered a stimulant
MDMA (Ecstasy, Molly)
Two different ways that an inhalant can be used
huffing, bagging, and sniffing
What is it called when a person's blood alcohol level becomes dangerous to the point where they lose consciousness or die?
Alcohol Poisoning
What neurotransmitter is mainly affected by THC?
Dopamine
What classification of drug is nicotine?
stimulant
Molly is a street name for this drug
MDMA
Laughing Gas is a slang term for
Nitrous Oxide
What is the disease of the liver caused by excessive alcohol use?
Cirrosis
Which part of the brain is most affected by THC?
Hippocampus (This part of the brain is critical for processing and storing new information. Damaging this can greatly impact your academic progress.)
Health conditions caused by vaping (name two)
cough, breathing difficulties, weight loss, impact on brain development, nausea/vomiting
A psychological disorder that involves experiencing hallucinations long after using a hallucinogen
Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD)
Or Persistent Psychosis
Name three commonly abused inhalants
paint thinner, freon, gasoline, ether, spray paint, lighter fluid, Dustoff, Whipits, glue. nail polish, butane