Alcohol
What type of drug is alcohol?
A depressant.
Most commonly used sedatives
Benzodiazepines
Most common stimulant drugs used
Amphetamines and cocaine
True or False - Codeine can be bought over the counter with proof of ID
False
What is the main psychoactive(mind-altering) chemical in marijuana?
THC
If someone is experiencing alcohol poisoning and throwing up what should you not do?
Put them on their back.
Name 3 benzodiazepines withdrawal symptoms
abdominal cramps, anxiety, restlessness, trouble sleeping, irritability, cravings
3 long term effects of cocaine use
blood clots, chest pain, heart attack, high blood pressure, tachycardia, arrhythmia
How long do detox symptoms last?
from 1 week to 1 month
the length of time marijuana remains in the body.
A month or more
How long does it take for alcohol to enter the bloodstream?
Within 5 to 10 minutes of being consumed
name 3 negative side effects of using sedatives
confusion, headache, dizziness, slowed breathing, paranoia, disturbing dreams
4 signs someone is using Methamphetamine
long lasting energy, manic behavior, sleeplessness, dry mouth, jaw clenching and teeth grinding, paranoia, loss of appetite, erratic behavior
In order to relieve pain, codeine acts in the
Name 3 short term effects of using Marijuana
What is the life threating disease that damages the liver due to long term alcohol use?
Cirrhosis
memory impairment, depression, insomnia, anxiety, shaking, addiction, low blood pressure, lack of energy
How long can meth psychosis last?
2-5 days
4 most commonly used opiates
fentanyl, codeine, morphine, oxycodone
Name 3 effects on the body someone may have when they stop using marijuana
Mood changes
Irritability
Trouble Sleeping
Loss of focus
Nausea
Name at least 3 long term affects of alcohol on the body and mind.
1.Lead to cancer of the mouth, esophagus, pharynx and larynx, liver, stomach, ovaries, breast, prostate, and small intestine.
2. Affects parts of the brain and nervous system that control breathing, heartbeat, and related body functions which causes many deaths.
3. Associated with cardiovascular disease, and neurological damage
4. Psychiatric problems such as depression, anxiety, and antisocial personality disorder
What is the fatal cause of benzo detox?
Seizure activity
Medical issue that long term stimulant use can cause?
Enlarged heart "cardiomegaly"
Name 4 overdose symptoms
Cold and clammy skin
slow and weak breathing,
extreme drowsiness
dizziness and confusion
pinpoint pupils
vomiting or gurgling noises
The hormone that smoking a lot of marijuana increases production of in men
Estrogen