What am I?
I am a natural drug. I can be found in beans, leaves, and seeds. About 90% of Americans use me everyday. My guess is almost every person in this room has used me today.
True or False
It is possible to overdose on nicotine.
Nic sick, also known as nicotine poisoning, is a condition that occurs when a person consumes excessive amounts of nicotine.
Symptoms can include nausea vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, rapid heart rate, sweating, confusion, or seizures (in severe cases).
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, what is one thing you can do?
Ask if they want help, encourage them to get help and they're not alone, seek out an adult for help or advice, text HELP4U
True or False.
Coca-Cola once contained Cocaine.
True.
Coca comes from cocaine.
Cola comes from kola, a nut containing caffeine.
Removed in the early 1900's.
True or False
While both medical and recreational marijuana are now legal in Ohio, the state's DUI/OVI laws have not changed. Even though marijuana use is legal, individuals can still be charged with an OVI if a police officer suspects impairment or a drug test indicates they exceed the legal THC limit.
True
I come from a plant but also can be made synthetically. I am legal for people over the age of 21. I reach the brain in 7 seconds. Some say I am harder to quit than heroin.
Nicotine
The recommended amount of caffeine for an adolescent is ____mg and ____mg for an adult. A cup of black coffee has about 90mg.
a. 50mg and 100mg
b. 100mg and 200mg
C. 100mg and 400mg
D. 200mg and 400mg
B. 100mg for adolescents and 200mg for adults
One way to prevent drug use is to keep a well-______ life.
Balanced.
People often turn to drugs and alcohol when something in their life is missing or not working. Practicing stress management skills can help you overcome these life stressors and will help you live a balanced and healthy life.
Crack Cocaine.
Highly, highly addictive. Users report becoming addicted after the very first use, one of the hardest to quit, and never being the same afterwards.
Risk of Cannabis Use Disorder and mental health disorders are significantly higher in people who use marijuana before the age of____.
In my natural form, I am a plant. I grow in warmer climates like South America and am illegal to grow, sell, and consume in the US. Because of how I work in your brain, you need more and more of me each time causing me to be extremely addicting.
Cocaine
Newer products, like Zyn, are thought to be a safer and healthier way to consume nicotine. Whether this is true or not, it is still not a good idea for adolescents to use nicotine. Why?
Their brains are still developing. A developing brain should not mature while filled with an intoxicating chemical.
One way to prevent drug use is to avoid temptation and _____ pressure.
Peer.
Develop healthy friendships and relationships. It’s often said “we become most like those we surround ourselves by,” meaning if you surround yourself with people who abuse drugs and alcohol you are more likely to as well.
Meth causes bizarre behavior, psychotic-like episodes, paranoia, hallucinations, and sleep deprivation. These effects can last up to _____ hours after one use.
24 hours.
______ _______ of marijuana may result in image distortion, loss of personal identity, and hallucinations
High doses or high levels of THC
I am an illegal, man-made drug. I am made from various chemicals that are extremely toxic and flammable. Because of this, I am known to explode when being made. I cause users to lose their teeth and to develop skin sores.
Meth
When nicotine is used, it causes the brain to release _________, and that creates a buzz of pleasure and energy. The buzz quickly fades, though. Then you may feel tired or a little down—and you may want that buzz again.
Adrenaline (I'll also accept Dopamine)
One way to prevent drug use is to seek help for _________ illness.
Mental Illness.
Mental illness and substance abuse often go hand in hand. If you are dealing with a mental illness such as anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder you should seek professional help from a licensed therapist or counselor. A professional will provide you with healthy coping skills to alleviate your symptoms without turning to drugs and alcohol.
A cocaine high lasts _______, which adds to how addicting it is.
10-20 minutes
When marijuana edibles are ingested, the psychotropic effects of the drug are delayed for 30-90 minutes. The maximum or peak effect of the drug is not reached until 2-3 hours after ingestion, and the effects last on average from 4-8 hours. Why is this a concern?
Someone who is using marijuana edibles might not feel the effects as quickly as expected. That could cause the user to eat more of the edible which may lead to an overdose.
I am a drug that contains over 400 chemicals, but only two active chemicals. I am categorized as a stimulant because I speed up your heart (even though I slow down brain activity). I am also considered a hallucinogen because at high levels I can cause psychosis.
Marijuana
The reason vape users develop breathing issues so much faster than cigarette users is because of what the liquid is made of. The propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin are oil-based substances. The oil becomes aerosol when heated, creeps into tiny branches in the lungs, and then solidifies. This leads to what medical condition?
Lipoid Pneumonia
One way to prevent drug use is to examine the ____ factors.
Risk.
Look at your family history of mental illness and addiction. Several studies have shown that this disease tends to run in the family, but can be prevented. The more you are aware of your biological, environmental and physical risk factors the more likely you are to overcome them.
This newer drug is dyed pink so users know the difference between it and cocaine. Depending on the batch, effects include seizures, hallucinations, psychotic behaviors, psychedelic effects. It has been found to include a combination of Ketamine, MDMA, Meth, Fentanyl, and Xylazine.
Pink Cocaine
Marijuana edibles often contain much higher amounts of THC, which is the psychoactive component of marijuana. One entire piece of candy can actually be 5-6 servings, which could result with an _____ ______.
Unintentional overdose