Substance Facts
What is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States?
Marijuana
What organ is primarily affected by alcohol abuse?
Liver
What is a common physical sign of opioid use?
Pinpoint pupils
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in most states in the US?
0.08%
What does the acronym AA stand for in the context of substance abuse recovery?
Alcoholics Anonymous
What substance is known for its hallucinogenic properties and is derived from a fungus?
LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide)
Which drug can cause "meth mouth," characterized by severe dental decay?
Methamphetamine
What term describes the unpleasant physical and psychological effects experienced when stopping substance use?
Withdrawal
What is the legal drinking age in the United States?
21
What medication is commonly used to help individuals quit smoking?
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
What is the main psychoactive ingredient in tobacco?
Nicotine
Which drug is associated with "track marks" or injection sites on the arms?
Heroin
Which substance can cause tremors, sweating, and seizures during withdrawal?
Alcohol
What term describes the act of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
DUI (Driving Under the Influence)
What is the name of the medication that can reverse an opioid overdose?
Naloxone (Narcan)
What class of drugs includes heroin, morphine, and prescription painkillers?
Opioids
What term describes a state of confusion and disorientation due to alcohol withdrawal?
Delirium tremens (DTs)
What symptom is commonly associated with cocaine use and involves an intense feeling of euphoria?
"High" or euphoria
Which substance is most commonly associated with domestic violence incidents?
Alcohol
What is the name of the mutual support group for family and friends of alcoholics?
Al-Anon
What is the chemical name for the drug commonly known as ecstasy?
MDMA (3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine)
What condition is characterized by severe itching and hallucinations due to chronic cocaine use?
Cocaine psychosis
What is the term for the condition where the body becomes used to a drug, requiring more to achieve the same effect?
Tolerance
Which legal consequence might someone face for a first-time DUI offense?
Driver's license suspension
Which type of therapy focuses on changing thought patterns to influence behaviors related to substance use?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)