Marijuana
Name 3 mental effects of marijuana on the body
Cannabis, a psychoactive compound, can have various mental effects, including euphoria, relaxation, altered perception, impaired memory and concentration, increased creativity, paranoia or anxiety, impaired coordination, and hallucinations.
Mixing an opiate with ____ can cause toxicity
Alcohol
How addicting is cocaine?
Very
True or False
Alcohol is the most common abused and used drug in all age groups.
True.
According to the NIDA, more people over age 12 in the United States have used alcohol in the past year than any other drug or tobacco product
What are 3 MAT (medication assisted therapy) options available?
Suboxone, Subutex, Naltrexone
9% of people who try marijuana become _____.
Addicted
Name three symptoms of opiate withdrawal
Nausea/Vomiting, Fever, Sweating, Diarrhea, Tremors, Anxiety, Yawning, "Gooseflesh" Skin, Runny Nose/Tearing, Body Aches.
What will happen if cocaine is used in a binge fashion (frequently, repeatedly used over a short period of time)?
Panic and paranoia may set in, with possible psychosis and auditory hallucinations
When you need more of a substance to produce the same effect is called____________?
Tolerance
What MAT option has the highest potential for abuse?
Methadone
How long can THC still show up on a UDS after intake?
30 days
What are the signs of an opiate overdose?
Shallow or no signs of breathing, Blueish/Purpleish lips or/and finger nails (Signs of lack of oxygen), Non-responsive to verbal or physical stimuli, Choking/Gurgling Sounds.
What is one long term effect of cocaine abuse?
Addiction, Liver damage, Increased potential to develop cardiovascular disease and respiratory damage, Increased risk of stroke
Insomnia, Anxiety, Tremor, Irritability, Decreased appetite, Tachycardia, Fever, Seizures, Hallucinations, Delirium are all signs of ______
Which MAT option is used to treat Opiate Dependence and Alcohol Use Disorder
Naltrexone (vivitrol).
Where in the body is THC stored?
Marijuana is a fat based drug; therefore, it is stored in the fatty cells in the body.
Two body systems depressed by opiates
What are cardiovascular and respiratory
Snorting cocaine can cause what?
A loss of the sense of smell, nosebleeds, problems with swallowing, hoarseness, and a chronically runny nose
What is the recommended number of drinks a male can consume within an hour
1.
What drug do you give someone who overdoses on opiates
Naloxone (Narcan)
What is the drug schedule given to marijuana by the DEA
Schedule III. Schedule III drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence.
According to the American Medical Association (AMA), what percentage of people who take prescription pain medications develop an addiction
2%-10%
5% - 25%
3% - 19%
An estimated 3% to 19%
What are 2 immediate effects of cocaine use
Constricted blood vessels, Dilated pupils, Increased temperature, Increased heart rate, Increased blood pressure
Double Jeopardy
What is the annual number of emergency room visits linked to underage drinking
According to data from the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN), between 150,000 and 205,000
Is there a form of MAT for stimulant users?
No