Marijuana
True or False: Marijuana is stronger now than it was in the 60's.
True
Which of these drugs is not particularly lethal in an overdose?
A) Heroin
B) Alcohol
C) Marijuana
D) Nicotine
D) Nicotine
Type of products that contain nicotine.
Tobacco products
What does "BAC" stand for?
Blood Alcohol Content
What is the most common drug to be addicted to in the USA?
Alcohol
What is the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana?
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
What neurotransmitter is important in addiction?
Dopamine
How does nicotine affect blood pressure and heart rate? (ex: decreases, increases, stays the same)
Increases
What is the legal BAC to drive under 21?
0!
What is the second-most common drug of addiction in the USA?
Nicotine
What are some symptoms of marijuana overdose in adults?
Increased blood pressure, increased heart rate, and extreme vomiting.
Who can get addicted?
Anyone
How many seconds does it take for nicotine to reach the brain?
8
What is the legal BAC for those 21 years old or older to drive?
0.08
How many drinks is considered "binge drinking?"
4-5
(in 2 hours)
What is the name of the plant that marijuana comes from?
Cannabis
(Cannabis sativa)
What is the abnormal bodily state that results when the drug is removed?
Withdrawal (or abstinence)
How many attempts does it take for someone dependent on nicotine to quit?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 8
D) 12
C) 8
Alcohol can slow the brain's activity, making it a _________.
How many months of opioid use increases the odds of becoming addicted by 15 times?
3 months
How long does it take for your body to fully eliminate one marijuana dose?
A) 1 hour
B) 6 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 24 hours
D) 24 hours
What is it called when someone or something only functions normally when the drug is present?
Addiction
What are some potential clinical uses of nicotine?
ADHD - self-medication
schizophrenia
memory Alzheimer's disease
antidepressant
Where is alcohol metabolized most before it reaches the brain?
The liver
What percent of people (within 10% range) develop an addiction after trying an illegal drug before turning 13?
70%