Marijuana
Side effects of using marijuana during youth
permanently weakened communication skills and learning difficulties
True or False: Alcohol is the most popular drug used in America?
True
A powerful pain medication that is often prescribed after surgery or for chronic pain.
Morphine
The most popular Hallucinogen, starting with the letter M.
Mushrooms
euphoria. heightened awareness, reduced apitite
22%
Drinking excessively within a short amount of time
Binge drinking
Prescription painkillers that are highly addictive
Oxycodone and Hydrocodone
a frightening and unpleasant experience triggered by psychoactive drugs.
Bad trip
Dangers of stimulants
Dangerous when combined, overdose, tolerance/dependance
Marijuana is considered a ____ drug
gateway
Women who are dependent on alcohol are___________percent more likely to die from alcohol-related causes than men who are dependent on alcohol.
50 to 100
Things that you get when you are addicted to a drug that makes you feel sick when you stop.
short term effects of hallucinogens
hallucinations, increased heart rate, nausea, changes in sense of time
legal stimulants
Prescription Ritalin, Adderal, concerta.
Name of the plant that marijuana comes from
cannabis
Long term effects alcohol can cause
Dementia, Liver damage, heart diseases, mental health issues.
Dangers of Opiate use
Overdose and Addiction
Are hallucinogens addictive?
No, but they can create a dependency and affect overall mood.
illegal stimulants
cocaine, amphetamines
The active ingredient in marijuana
THC
A regular 12oz can of beer contains how much alcohol?
4 to 5%
Your body's natural pain reliever
Endorphins
A cactus that contains mescaline, a psychedelic compound.
Peyote
amount of people who died from stimulant use in 2022
17 thousand