True/False
Drug addiction and abuse can be linked to at least ½ of all major crimes committed in the United States.
True: Roughly, half of those taken into custody for assaults or homicides were under the influence at the time of arrest.
According to the Drug Abuse Warning Network, more than 80,000 visits to the emergency room listed what drug as the contributing factor?
Marijuana
What is one place you can go to get information and help with substance use?
SACO, SACP, SARP, Chaplain, MFLAC
What is a risk of sharing drug paraphernalia, like a pipe, straw, needle, or vape pen?
Infection with Hep C, HIV, and Herpes Mono (kissing disease, last for months, flu like symptoms)
Name the drug that is known to increase psychotic symptoms in someone diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Meth. Also, chronic use can lead to meth-induced psychosis, with signs that can be very difficult to distinguish.
Drug trafficking organizations typically distribute fentanyl by the kilogram. One kilogram of fentanyl has the potential to kill 500,000 people.
True
In 2017, half of the overdose deaths that involved methamphetamine also involved what opioid?
Fentanyl
What do you do if your friend is high or drunk and you suspect they might drive?
Take keys, talk into walking, call for a ride, etc.
Every year over 100,000 babies are born addicted to ______ in the USA.
Cocaine
Name the two substances that account for the majority of deaths in the western world.
Alcohol and Tobacco
Smoking methamphetamines can cause rapid heart rate, increased blood pressure, and damage to the small blood vessels in the brain which can lead to stroke.
True: Chronic use of the drug can also result in inflammation of the heart lining
What substance slows down the heart rate and dilates blood vessels, which can make you feel warmer but increases risk of hypothermia?
Alcohol
What is a standard size drink? 4% beer, 12% Wine, 40% ABV liquor
Light beer, 12 oz
Table Wine, 5 oz
80 proof liquor, 1.5 oz
Why is the number 420 used to identify marijuana use?
More than 420 chemicals are in a single cannabis plant
Name three drugs that are associated with Heroin.
Promethazine/with codeine syrup, Norco, Vicodin, OxyContin, methadone, codeine
Marijuana is a hallucinogen and can make you see or hear things that are not really there and increases psychosis.
True
Studies have found that users have an average loss of 11.3% of their limbic gray matter, areas associated with craving, emotions, mood and memory. What is this drug?
Methamphetamine. The effects meth has on the brain make it harder and harder to fight off cravings and deal with emotions.
Other than physical effects, what other consequences can be caused from using drugs and alcohol?
Negative consequences: loss of trust, family issues, loss of motivation, lack of completing tasks or accomplishing long term goals.
What percent of opiate addicts agree to go to rehab?
1%
Name the drug that causes terrifying thoughts and feelings, fear of losing control, panic attacks, and flashbacks days, months, and even years after use.
Acid because of the way it effects the serotonin receptor sites, which continue to cause problems in the central nervous system long after the user stops use.
You can counteract a meth overdose using Narcan.
False: Narcan can only be used to stop an opiate overdose; however, it is good to have on hand when using meth as there is an increase in fentanyl laced methamphetamine, causing people to unknowingly overdose on opiate.
Why do people get depressed after using stimulants such as meth or ecstasy?
These uppers trigger a huge does of chemicals in the brain, like (dopamine,) the body can’t stop producing them while high, so once the drug is out of the system, it takes a while to start making and releasing the chemicals again.
What should you do if someone overdoses?
Look for symptoms (unresponsive; shallow or no breathing; blue lips/fingertips; clammy skin). Roll person on their side. Call 911. If possible, administer Narcan.
What can happen if you use ecstasy and Ventolin (asthma inhaler)?
Dangerously high blood pressure. They are both uppers and increase heart rate, instant death is likely to occur.
Name the drug that causes users to have higher rates of antisocial personality disorder, depression, anxiety, and multi-substance abuse than the general population.
Cocaine. These traits are also more common among their immediate-family relatives.