DRUGS 101
What is the definition of a drug?
Any substance that impacts the way you think, act, or feel.
How many times should you use a needle before getting a new one?
Once
Where can you get harm reduction supplies such as clean pipes and condoms at 65 Delhi?
The front desk
How long can you wait after giving narcan to give another dose?
2-3 minutes
What is the term for when a person needs more of a drug to get the same effect?
a) Addiction
b) Tolerance
c) Dependence
b) Tolerance
True or false: drinking coffee helps to sober someone up.
While eating and staying hydrated is helpful, only time can sober a person up.
What is the purpose of using mouthpieces at the end of glass pipes?
To protect the mouth from broken glass and heat.
True or false: you need to go in person to access the rapid access addiction medicine clinic in guelph
False. You can also access the RAAM online, through their digital front door.
What are two signs that someone is experiencing a drug poisoning?
Any of the below:
• difficulty walking, talking, or staying awake
• blue, purple or grey lips or nails
• very small pupils
• cold and clammy skin
• dizziness and confusion
• extreme drowsiness
• choking, gurgling or snoring sounds
• slow, weak or no breathing
In what year was marijuana legalized in Canada?
a) 2018
b) 2005
c) 2020
a) 2018
What is the main psychoactive substance in weed?
THC
Where is the safest place to dispose of needles?
Sharps container
True or false: You can call Here 24/7 at any time for information on addiction and mental health services
True
True or false: Narcan only works for opioid drug poisonings.
True. Narcan does not work on poisonings of substances like benzos, alcohol, or stimulants like coke.
What was heroin originally promoted as
a) Nausea releif
b) Cough medicine
c) Pain medicine
c) Cough medicine
Give one example of a hallucanigenic drug.
LSD, mushrooms, PCP, ketamine, DMT, etc.
What is the name of the medication that reverses the effects of opioid drug poisoning?
Naloxone/Narcan
Where can you go in Guelph to test your drugs?
The Guelph Community Health Centre
What is one way to stay safer when using to prevent drug poisonings?
Any of the below:
• Getting your drugs tested
• Not using alone
• Starting low, going slow
• Not mixing substances
True or false: If someone is experiencing a drug poisoning, it is helpful to put them in a cold shower.
False! This is a common myth. Putting someone who is experiencing a drug poisoning in a cold shower can cause shock or even hypothermia. The best course of action to take is calling 911.
Fentanyl is ____ more times potent than morphine
a) 5 - 10 times
b) 20-30 times
c) 50 - 100 times
c) 50-100 times
True or false: It is safe to keep condoms in your pants pocket or wallet.
False. The heat, friction, and moisture/humidity can damage condoms, making them less effective. Condoms should be stored in a cool, dry place.
What is the name of the service that you can call to stay safe while using alone?
National Overdose Response Service (NORS)
What is the recovery position and what is its purpose?
Lying on your side, prevents from choking on vomit.
When injecting drugs, is it safer to inject towards the heart or away from the heart?
Towards the heart. Going in the direction of blood flow makes it less likely for veins to collapse and blood clots to form.