Facts and Statistics
_______________ is the legal limit of Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) for drivers of drinking age.
0.08
The __________________________ breaks down alcohol once it enters the bloodstream.
Liver
Alcohol is a depressant and can affect your __________________________ health.
Emotional
Yellowing of the eyes from alcohol use
Jaundice
Three short term effects of marijuana use.
Short term memory loss
Impaired Vision
impaired Condition
Dry Mouth
Delayed response time
The length of time marijuana remains in the body.
One month or more
___________ is how fast does it take alcohol to reach the brain after ingestion.
5 minutes
Alcohol disrupts the parts of the brain responsible for memory and __________________________.
Problem-Solving
Symptoms of Alcohol Intoxication
Whole body: blackout, dehydration, or flushing
Cognitive: amnesia, mental confusion, or unresponsiveness
Gastrointestinal: nausea or vomiting
Behavioral: aggression or lack of restraint
Also common: depression, euphoria, problems with coordination, rapid involuntary eye movement, or slurred speech
Name at least 3 smoking-related conditions and diseases
1.Cancer 2. Emphysema 3. Chronic Bronchitis 4. Asthma
Alcohol belongs to a group of drugs known as __________________________.
Depressants
The hormone that smoking a lot of marijuana increases production of in men (causes slowing of facial hair growth, and increases breast production in men).
Estrogen
How does alcohol affect your mental health?
Depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and sexual dysfunction
What is the name of the end stage disease when you drink alcohol? (hint: happens to liver)
Cirrhosis
What is it called when using cocaine causes chest pain?
Vasospastic Angina
Cocaine belongs to a group of drugs known as __________________________.
Stimulants
Addictive Substance in Tobacco
Nicotine
What is the name of the neurological disease that affects your brain when you drink alcohol?
Wernicke-Korsakoff
Symptoms of Opioid Intoxication
Slurred speech, respiratory depression, pupillary constriction, constipation
Withdrawal Symptoms of Alcohol
Headache, Nausea, vomiting, mood swings, seizure, coma, hallucinations
About _______ people die as a result of alcohol every year in the United States.
88,000
What are two types of drug dependence?
1. Physical dependence is when someone develops a tolerance for a drug or shows withdrawal symptoms without it
2. Psychological dependence is a strong emotional desire to continue using a drug.
What should you do if you feel like using drugs is affecting your mental health?
Speak to someone!!!
11 Criteria for Substance Use Disorder
1.Hazardous use 2.Social/interpersonal problems 3.Neglected major roles in life 4.Withdrawal 5.Tolerance 6.Used larger amounts/longer 7.Repeated attempts control use or quit 8.Much time spent using 9.Physical/Physiological problems 10. Giving up activities 11.Cravings (Even having just 2 of these qualify as substance use!)
Withdrawal Symptoms of Opioids
Nausea, vomiting, muscle ache, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, pupillary dilation, diarrhea