Cannabis
This primary psychoactive ingredient in cannabis results in a "high" feeling is this chemical.
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol).
While CBD (Cannabidiol) is not psychoactive and tends to result in relaxation.
Juul and Elfbar are examples of this.
What is "E-Cigarette or Vape?"
It takes the body this long to process one standard drink:
What is "one hour?"
The liver metabolizes alcohol at a very constant rate, approximately one drink per hour. If there is excessive alcohol in the blood, the liver cannot speed up the detoxification process. The unmetabolized alcohol just continues to circulate in the bloodstream. This is intoxication – when there is a buildup of alcohol in the system.
This chemical is integral to addiction treatment and is known for being part of the brains reward system
What is "Dopamine"
This medication can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose
What is Narcan (Nalonxe)
Naloxone is a medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designed to rapidly reverse opioid overdose. It is an opioid antagonist—meaning that it binds to opioid receptors and can reverse and block the effects of other opioids, such as heroin, morphine, and oxycodone.
These three mental health disorders have been linked to prolonged marijuana usage
anxiety, depression, schizophrenia.
Several studies indicate a link between marijuana use and an increased risk of mental health disorders, such as schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety in individuals who are genetically predisposed. In fact, one study found that daily marijuana use, particularly at a young age, makes individuals with specific genes 7 times more likely to develop schizophrenia than people with the gene who do not use the drug. Additionally, marijuana has been shown to worsen symptoms associated with schizophrenia for those who already have the illness.
A 40mg JUUL pod is equivalent to this many cigarettes.
What is "20 Cigarettes (1 Pack of Cigarettes)?"
JUUL Labs reports each 5% (nicotine-by-weight) cartridge contains approximately 40 mg nicotine per pod and is 'approximately equivalent to about 1 pack of cigarettes.
A "standard pour" is this amount of alcohol that is typically served as one drink.
what is 12oz of beer, 5-6oz of wine, 1.5oz Liquor
This Opioid is 50x more potent that Morphine
What is Fentanyl
It is a prescription drug that is also made and used illegally. Like morphine, it is a medicine that is typically used to treat patients with severe pain, especially after surgery. It is also sometimes used to treat patients with chronic pain who are physically tolerant to other opioids.
When prescribed by a doctor, fentanyl can be given as a shot, a patch that is put on a person’s skin, or as lozenges that are sucked like cough drops.
The illegally used fentanyl most often associated with recent overdoses is made in labs. This synthetic fentanyl is sold illegally as a powder, dropped onto blotter paper, put in eye droppers and nasal sprays, or made into pills that look like other prescription opioids.
'Detox/Inpatient Rehab/Residential Program/Intensive Outpatient Program' are all considered this.
What is "Addiction Treatment or Treatment facilities?"
“hash oil,” “wax,” or “shatter.” are all examples of what
What is "dabs" or "dabbing"
Smoking these resin extracts is known as “dabbing” and exposes the person to very high concentrations of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the chemical in marijuana responsible for producing the intoxicating effects individuals feel.
A 'buzz' from nicotine typically lasts this length of time.
What is "10-30minutes?"
Once inhaled, nicotine can kick in within 10 seconds. A vape or nicotine buzz can last anywhere between 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the person’s tolerance. The longer someone uses nicotine or vapes, the more tolerant they are to its side effects, and the shorter-lasting the buzz becomes.
This is considered a temporary loss of consciousness and loss of recollection of events following consuming a large amount of alcohol.
What is a "Blackout?"
The brain can’t form new memories when the alcohol in your blood reaches a certain level. The more you drink, the more memory you lose.
This drug used to be sold as "toothache drops" in 1885 and was also used as an anesthetic prior to discovering its addictive tendencies.
What is "cocaine?"
This State opened the first "safe injection site" in the United States in 2021.
The first government-authorized supervised injection sites in the US (operated by OnPoint NYC) began operating in New York City in November 2021.
Supervised injection sites (SIS) are medically supervised facilities designed to provide a hygienic environment in which people are able to consume illicit recreational drugs intravenously and prevent deaths due to drug overdoses. The legality of such a facility is dependent by location and political jurisdiction. Supervised injection sites are part of a harm reduction approach towards drug problems. The facilities provide sterile injection equipment, information about drugs and basic health care, treatment referrals, access to medical staff, and, at some facilities, counseling. Most programs prohibit the sale or purchase of recreational drugs at the facility.
When smoked, the effects or marijuana typically last this long.
what is 1-3 hours.
While THC may remain in the body for days or weeks after use, the noticeable effects of smoked marijuana generally last from 1 to 3 hours and those of consumed marijuana last for several hours
Marijuana’s effects set in nearly immediately when the drug is smoked as the THC and other chemicals pass from the lungs into the bloodstream, where it’s carried to the brain and throughout the rest of the body.2 If a person ingests cannabis that’s been baked into foods or brewed into beverages, on the other hand, the effects can be delayed from 30 minutes to 1 hour
This is considered the legal age in Virginia to purchase cigarettes, cigars and vapes
What is "21?"
When someone has this they may experience dehydration, disrupted sleep, upset stomach, inflammation, sensitivity to light or sound, and disrupted mood.
What is a "Hangover?"
This drug is typically marketed in colorful cylinders as whipped cream chargers.
What is "Nitrous Oxide?" (Inhalants). (Galaxy Gas)
Nitrous oxide products are intended to be sold for culinary use
Nitrous oxide replaces oxygen in the blood, so its effects are due to oxygen deprivation; the high lasts approximately 5 minutes but there can be longer impact for those who regularly use.
Gum, transdermal patches, nasal sprays, oral inhalers, and tablets are considered replacement therapy for this substance.
What is "Nicotine?"
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
NRT products take a number of forms: gum, transdermal patch, nasal spray, oral inhaler, and tablet. Transdermal Patch is a slow sustained release form of nicotine delivery. Other products like gum, nasal spray, oral inhaler, and tablet are acute dosing forms of nicotine.
K2 and Spice are considered this type of cannabinoid.
synthetic
Because of this similarity, synthetic cannabinoids are sometimes misleadingly called synthetic marijuana (or fake weed), and they are often marketed as safe, legal alternatives to that drug. In fact, they are not safe and may affect the brain much more powerfully than marijuana; their actual effects can be unpredictable and, in some cases, more dangerous or even life-threatening.
Synthetic cannabinoid users report some effects similar to those produced by marijuana:
Psychotic effects include:
Filled with nicotine powder and flavor, this is placed between the top lip and gum where they slowly release nicotine into the bloodstream. The nicotine is absorbed through the mucous membranes in the mouth.
Nicotine Pouches
Oral nicotine pouches include brands such as Zyn, On! and Velo. Oral nicotine pouches have gained popularity in recent years, and are now the second most commonly used tobacco product among middle and high school students, following e-cigarettes.
Severe alcohol withdrawal is considered fatal and may include symptoms such as shaking, confusion, and hallucinations.
What is "True?"
Delirium tremens (severe alcohol withdrawal) usually starts two to five days after the last drink, and it can be fatal.
Shaking, confusion, high blood pressure, fever, and hallucinations are some symptoms.
Alcoholism treatment may start with detoxification at a medical facility. Sedatives may prevent delirium tremens.
The Wolf of Wall-Street, Jordan Belfort, was addicted to this substance, calling them "lemons"
What is "Quaaludes"
Methaqualone is a hypnotic sedative. It was sold under the brand names Quaalude
President Reagan banned the domestic production and sales of Quaaludes in 1984.
This medication blocks the euphoric effects of opioids, cocaine and alcohol.
Vivitrol/Naltrexone
used to prevent relapse by limiting cravings, time release injectable and implant versions are available.