Alcohol
What type of drug category does alcohol belong too?
depressant
Is Marijuana the most commonly used drug in the US?
YES
What is the substance that makes tobacco products so addictive
nicotine
what are the most common OTC meds?
analgesics (pain relievers)
Do people need prescriptions for over the counter medications?
No
what does BAC stand for
Blood Alcohol Concentration
What is one effect of marijuana we mentioned outside of physical/mental?
Financial
tobacco products fall under what drug category?
stimulants
what is the government agency responsible for making sure medications are safe, effective, and secure from tampering
FDA- Food and Drug administration
Your _______ increases over time the more you use a drug
tolerance
Alcohol lowers your _____? (i)
inhibitions
Name 2 effects of Marijuana
Impaired short-term memory
Altered judgment and coordination
Increased heart rate
Anxiety or paranoia in some users
Distorted perception (sights, sounds, time)
Vaping produces an ______, or suspension of fine particles or droplets.
aerosol
Which delivery method involves applying a medication directly into the body using a needle?
Injections
What category of drugs do bath salts fall under?
Stimulants
Which policy states that the only acceptable BAC level for people younger than 21 years of age is 0%?
zero-tolerance policy
What is the other substance similar to THC that does not cause high or affect thinking
Cannabidiol (CBD)
Tobacco products stimulate your brain to release _______.
dopamine
An immune response to a medication in which the body treats a particular substance as if it is harmful is called (a) ____.
Drug allergy
Which of the following commonly misused medications is a prescription opioid 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine?
Fentanyl
What are the three patterns of alcohol consumption?
Moderate, Binge, and Heavy
What is the active ingredient responsible for the drug’s high
•Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
First, Explain firsthand, secondhand, and thirdhand smoking.
second, name 2 reasons why it is so hard for people to stop smoking/vaping ect.
firsthand- smoking yourself
secondhand- being next to someone who is smoking and inhaling their smoke
thirdhand- smoke residue build up in homes/objects
nicotine, peer pressure, withdrawals, coping mechanism, and environmental triggers
When helping someone with an alcohol use disorder, ____ is the first step you need to take.
getting support for yourself
What is the difference between medication misuse and medication abuse
misuse- use of meds in an unintended way (unintentional or intentional)
abuse- consistent pattern of med misuse (intentional)