Alcohol Basics
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Marijuana
Prescription Drugs
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How may ounces are in one drink of beer?
12 fluid ounces
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What type of drinking is associated with college?
Binge Drinking
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What are some common names for marijuana?
herb, pot, weed, grass, hashish, hash oil, sinsemilla, or Mary Jane
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How many ounces are in one drink of wine?
5 fluid ounces
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What is binge drinking?
The consumption of 5 drinks (men) and 4 drinks (women) in 2 hours.
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How can marijuana be smoked?
People can use joints, bongs, a pipe, or the blunt of a cigarette.
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What is a drink "on the rocks?"
A drink on ice
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What are some of the major signs for alcohol poisoning?
Vomiting, seizures, slow or irregular breathing, confusion, or the person is unconscious
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How does marijuana work in the brain?
THC (the drug found in marijuana) travels to the brain and activates the pleasure center of the brain (known as cannabinoid reactors).
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What is a cocktail?
A mixed drink (ex. Arizona Iced Tea and Captain Morgan)
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What can happen if someone with alcohol poisoning does not receive treatment?
dehydration, choking on vomit, hypothermia, the stoppage of heart beat, or death
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What are some signs of marijuana use?
lack of perception, memory issues, problem solving difficulty, poor coordination, increased heart rate, blood shot eyes, herby or skunk-like odor.
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Name some prescription drugs that can be abused.
Vicodin and Oxycontin (opioids), Adderall (stimulant) , Xanax and Valium (depressants), common OTC cough and cold medicines
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How many ounces are in one mixed drink (vodka, rum, brandy etc)?
1.5 fluid ounces
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Why is alcohol and caffeine a dangerous combination?
Both alcohol (depressant) and caffeine (stimulant) cause dehydration. The caffeine limits the effects of alcohol on the system, but it also makes people feel that they can drink more or perform normal tasks such as driving or walking when they are still intoxicated.
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What are some signs of prescription drug use?
depression, lack of coordination, sweating (opioids), lack of judgment, confusion, drowsiness, dizziness (depressants), weight loss, irritability, insomnia (stimulants)