The Brain
What is Dopamine?
a chemical that helps transmit happy feeling signals in the brain
What is the intoxicated blood alcohol level?
.08%
What is the MOST deadly opioid?
Fentanyl!!
True
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
What part of the brain is used for critical thinking?
Pre-frontal cortex
What does DUI stand for?
Driving Under the Influence
Fentanyl is ___ times stronger than morphine.
50-100
What are the long-term effects of smoking marijuana?
memory loss, restlessness, anxiety, etc...
What are stimulants?
A group of drugs that increase energy, alertness, and mood, and can also heighten feelings of self-confidence.
What is it that teens rely on because their brains aren't fully developed?
Limbic System
What number of drinks for a girl and boy is considered binge drinking?
girl- 4 within an hour
boy- 5 within an hour
Nearly __% of drug overdose fatalities in Tennessee involved opioids.
70
It is legal to cross states with Marijuana if it is illegal in the state you live in. True or False?
False
What are some examples of stimulants (2) and depressants (2)?
Stimulants- Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta, Cocaine, Ecstasy, Methamphetamine, Nicotine
Depressants- Alcohol, Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Klonopin, Halcion, and Librium), Barbiturates (Amytal, Nembutal, and Seconal), Heroin, Fentanyl, Prescription painkillers
The pathways connecting neurons (nerve cells)
Synapses
After your 4th DUI, you can possibly face __ years in jail.
8
In order, what are the 3 leading causes of death in the state of Tennessee?
1- drug overdose
2- diabetes
3- flu
Meth can be smoked, snorted, or injected. T or F?
T
What are depressants?
The types of drugs produce a sedative effect by slowing down the messages sent and received between the central nervous system and brain. They make the individual feel relaxed or drowsy and are often highly effective at minimizing feelings of pain.
The 3 parts of the brain affected by drug use
Basal Ganglia, Extended Amygdala, Pre-frontal cortex
If I was riding in a car that had a case of beer in it and one was missing, would I be charged with an open container?
Yes
Overdose deaths in the United States rose nearly __% from 2019 to 202.
50
Name 3 long-term side effects of meth.
What are the 2 kinds of ADHD stimulants we discussed?
Amphetamines and Methylfenidates