Alcohol
What organ does the most work in ridding alcohol from the body?
The Liver
What is Marijuana?
Cannabis or weed
Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant. The plant contains the mind-altering chemical THC and other similar compounds.
What is a stimulant?
Stimulants are a class of drugs that speed up messages travelling between the brain and body.
What is the legal age to buy tobacco products in CT?
21
Age was raised in 2019
A depressant is a drug that reducing functional or nervous activity.
What is the most commonly used depressant in the United States?
Alcohol
How does alcohol affect the body?
Brain: Slows communications, affects mood, affects coordination
Heart: High blood pressure, heart attack, stoke
Liver: The liver rids alcohol from the body, excessive drinking can cause liver damage
Mental health: Anxiety, depression
What are three short term effects of marijuana use?
Short Term memory Loss
Impaired vision
Impaired coordination
dry mouth
delayed response time
What is the name of the stimulant found in sofas, coffee and tea?
Caffeine
True or false: It is legal for parents to serve alcohol to teenagers in their own home.
False
Offense: Supplying a minor
What is the legal drinking age in Connecticut?
21
How does alcohol impact your ability to problem solve or apply logic?
Alcohol disrupts the parts of the brain (Frontal Lobe) responsible for memory and judgment
How long does Marijuana remain in the body?
One month or more
What is the stimulant found in cigarettes and chewing tobacco?
Nicotine
DUI stands for...
And consequences of it are...
Driving Under the Influence
- License suspension
-Jail/ probation
- fines
- Community Service
- License renewal denial
True of false... adolescents can become addicted to alcohol in 5-6 months of abuse
True
Intoxication impairs a persons ****** and physical abilities.
Mental
What is the psychoactive chemical in Marijuana? This chemical stimulates the parts of your brain that respond to pleasure
THC
What are physical side effects of taking too many stimulants or taking them too often?
Dizziness, tremors, headache, flushed skin, chest pain with palpitations, excessive sweating, vomiting, and abdominal cramps.
What is the legal BAC in Connecticut?
Over 21:Less than 0.08
Under 21: Less than 0.02 (Approx. one drink)
What are some symptoms of an overdose?
What is a BAC?
Blood Alcohol Concentration (the % of alcohol in a persons blood)
BAC is calculated in grams per 100 milliliters of blood, so a BAC of 0.08 means that the blood is 0.08% alcohol by volume
Marijuana can have many impacts on the body. One is the increase in production of ********. What is this hormone and how can that impact you?
Estrogen
Prescription drugs such as Ritalin, Adderal or Concerta are sometimes given to people who are diagnosed with...
ADHD
What are the Cannabis laws in CT?
Over 21 years old
Possession of Up to 1.5 ounces on person
Possession of Up to 5 ounces in home
Young adults (those ages 18 to 20) face civil penalties for marijuana possession.
The use of cannabis in public remains subject to penalty.
Possession of more than 5 ounces is a civil infraction with a maximum fine of $500 for a first offense. A second offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 3 months incarceration and a maximum fine of $500.
Possession of 1.5 ounces in public is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year incarceration and a maximum fine of $2,000.
What is Miss Georgina's favorite candy bar?
Kit Kat