Cannabis
True or false
Cannabis is stronger today than it was 20 years ago,
True
With cross breading, lab conditions and UV lights THC content has vastly increased. CBD part is reduced and THC is increased this changes how the drug interacts with the body and mind.
What is the main chemical associated with Smoking/ Vaping
Nicotine is one of more than 4000 chemicals found in the smoke from tobacco products.
True or false
Substance use disorders and mental health disorders can commonly share symptoms?
True
Anxiety Shakes Identity issues
depression Fatigue Motivation issues
Aggression Brain fog Difficulty sleeping
paranoia difficulty maintaining adequate diet
SUD is the acronym for which DSM-5 disorder
Substance Use Disorder
Alcohol can make some people happy and some people sad?
True or false
True
Alcohol is a depressant drug and can exaggerate the mood. Someone drinking because they feel upset or tense may feel a lot worse after drinking.
This depressant effect in acute or long term drinking can lead to feelings of depression, anxiety and aggression.
How can cannabis use effect the brain?
It Has an immediate impact on thinking, attention, memory, coordination, movement, time and perception.
How can nicotine Effect the body in the long term?
tobacco smoke damages the lungs and artery walls weakening them and increasing the potential for heart attack stroke and blood clots.
What is the most prevalent issue in Irish jails Substance misuse or mental health?
recent Irish study found that drugs and alcohol dependence and harmful use were by far the most common problems in prisons, present in between 61% females and and 79% of males.
What is considered to be the most lethal drug on the market?
While the “War on Drugs” portrays the message that drugs like heroin and cocaine are the dangers, it fails to mention that alcohol contributes to 100,000 deaths per year, while all other drugs combine to contribute to 20,000 deaths per year. Drugs.ie
What is a safe limit of alcohol consumption for under 18s,?
There is no safe limit for under 18s.
How long can cannabis stay in your system?
30 days
or anytime up to a month depending on the test used.
True or False
Vapes were designed as a healthier way to smoke?
False
emerged In 2001, because of work by Hon Lik. He was a pharmacist. His father had recently died of lung cancer and Hon, a heavy smoker himself, decided it was time to quit the habit.
What is the term used to describe an individual with mental health issues who also uses substances?
Dual Diagnosis
There is direct link between drug use and mental health, and it is estimated that around 50% of people who use drugs in Europe have a substance use and mental health disorder.
What is more harmful to abuse prescription drugs or illegal drugs?
They are both harmful when abused it is illegal to have prescription drugs that are not prescribed for you.
What has more units of alcohol a half pint, glass of wine a single shot?
They all have the same amount.
How can cannabis use effect your mental health?
Increase anxiety and depression, can cause psychosis!
Effects the part of your brain responsible for motivation.
Long term use Inhibits ability to function in classroom or work environment. Can lead to isolation.
It can be a trigger for schizophrenia
"putting the pieces together"
True or False
The fastest growing segment of e-cigarette users are teens and young adults?
True
According to the CDC. they have also demonstrated the harm nicotine exposure can pose to brain development among young people, along with the potential for long-term addiction
What are at least two of the risks of untreated undiagnosed Mental health issues?
symptoms and severity can vary greatly!
WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEM
CHRONIC PHYSICAL ISSUES
VICTIMIZATION AND TRAUMA
SUBSTANCE USE
SELF HARM AND SUICIDE
RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS
SOCAIL ISOLATION
POOR PERFORMANCE
LEGAL ISSUES
FINANCHIAL ISSUES
POVERTY AND HOMELESNESS
UNEMPLOYMENT
PREMATURE DEATH
The human brain can be still developing up to what age?
up to 25 years old
How many beers at one time is considered binge drinking,
Anything over 5 units at one time is considered binge drinking.
What is the main psychoactive chemical in cannabis?
THC
delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol.
What are the immediate effects smoking a cigarette has on the body
nicotine is a stimulant it increases heart rate and blood pressure.
At what age do you typically develop severe mental health issues?
You can struggle with you mental health at any any age!
however we know that 50% of chronic disorders can develop before the age of 14 and
75% develop before the age of 18
"mental health foundation"
What is the substance often abused by young people that accounts for 1 in 50 deaths of 15 to 19 year old's?
Inhalants/sniffing solvents.
What is the name of the psychoactive component in Alcohol
Ethanol