Effects on Body
How can you tell if you are sober enough to drive safely?
One hour has passed after every drink that you had
True or False. Marijuana is one of the most commonly used drugs.
True
What is an Inhalant?
A substance that produces chemical vapors that can be inhaled to induce a psychoactive altering effects.
What drug is in alcohol?
Ethanol
What is the legal limit for blood alcohol levels?
.08%
How long does it take the body to process one standard drink?
One hour
What percent of teenagers try marijuana at least once before graduation high school?
Less than 50%
63.2%
78.4%
Less than 50%
What grade used inhalants most?
7th-8th Graders
10th-11th Graders
College Students
7th-8th Graders
How many drinks in one sitting is considered Binge Drinking?
Drink five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting
How long after smoking marijuana are mental and physical abilities weakened?
12 hours
24 hours
36 hours
24 hours
How long does it take for alcohol to affect the brain?
90 Seconds
Does marijuana deposit tar in the lungs the way tobacco smoking does?
Yes! About 5 times as much as tobacco.
How many people die after first use of inhalants?
17%
22%
29%
22%
Which of these drink containers have the least alcohol?
12 ounces of beer
5 ounces of wine
1 1/2 ounces of vodka
8 ounces of liquor
All are equal
All are equal
What is fetal alcohol syndrome?
A pattern of birth defects that appear in children of mothers who drink higher levels while pregnant
What essential body organ suffers the most life threatening damage for alcohol?
Liver
What affects do inhalants have on the brain?
It shrinks the brain and dissolves the fat that coast the brain cells
Which gender is affected more by alcohol? Men or Women?
Female-bodied people typically experience greater impairment after drinking less alcohol than male-bodied people.
What is absorption?
The process by which alcohol passes from the stomach or small intestine into the bloodstream.
Why is increasing tolerance a problem?
It is a sign of growing addiction.
What effect does marijuana have on the baby when used during pregnancy?
Causes sever facial and limb abnormalities
What is the most commonly used inhalant?
Gas from lighters
Nail polish remover
Pens
Nitrous Oxide
All the above
All the above
What are the four motivations for drinking?
Coping (Avoid problems)
Conformity (To gain peer acceptance)
Enhancement (To induce a positive mood)
Social (To make parties and outings more enjoyable)
What is Punding or Tweaking?
Compulsive, meaningless actions of meth users