Lesson 1: Alcohol and Tobacco
How many packs of cigarettes are in a medium size vape?
3 packs
How much cannabis can one have on their persons? Oil and plants
24 grams (oil)
3 ounces (plant)
What parts of your body does Steroids affect?
heart, liver and kidneys
What are the side effects of smoking Crack/Cocaine use?
Cough
Respiratory Problems
Increased risk of infections
Asthma
Damage to the esophagus
How many cigarettes are in a pack?
20
Which compound of cannabis causes impairment and mind alterations?
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
2,500
what are the side effects of snorting Crack/Cocaine?
Damaged sense of smell
Nosebleeds
Runny nose
Difficulty swallowing (due to substance’s contact with throat as it is absorbed through the body)
How old will you be when your brain is Fully Developed?
25
How much mg of Edibles can someone consume per day?
40 mg
in 2019. what percentage of teens abuse prescription medications?
14.6%
How many milligrams of fentanyl is considered a deadly dose?
2 grains of table salt or the tip of a needle
What is the function of the Hippocampus?
Learning and Remembering
how long does it take for the Edibles to take effect?
30 mins to 1 hour
what are OTC medications? give examples
OTC are drugs you can buy without a prescription
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Ibuprofen (Advil)
Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
Cough Syrup (Theraflu)
does Heroin alter your brain? How so?
yes, alters brain circuits that control reward, stress, decision making and impulse control.
True or False: Nicotine increases your heart rate, tenses your muscles and decreases the oxygen to your brain.
True
How fast was the HS Senior driving when the accident occurred?
110 MPH
What negative effects do stimulants have on your body?
Increase in body temperature
irregular heartbeats
cardiovascular system failure
seizures (often fatal)
hostility
paranoia
between 1982-1958, how many more people started using crack/cocaine?
1.6 million