Alcohol
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Content
True or false- since marijuana is a natural plant, it is safe for me to use
false- still lots of chemicals that can have a lasting impact
Name three products that contain tobacco
cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco, tobacco pouches, dip
Name three depressants
alcohol, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, hypnotics (sleeping pills), and opioids
How many drinks would someone who is assigned female at birth have to drink in 2 hours for their drinking to be considered "binge drinking"
4, 5 for AMAB
List three potential risks of marijuana use during adolescence.
increased risk of addiction, increased risk for CHS, negative impact on learning and memory, risk of dangerous driving, increased depressive symptoms, risk of psychosis etc.
True or false: Most teens who regularly use tobacco products would like to quit
True- 65-70%
Name three stimulants
caffiene, nicotine, ADHD meds like amphetamines (adderal), methylphenidate (ritalin,concerta),Cocaine, methamphetamine, and ecstasy (MDMA)
How many ounces make up one drink of beer?
12oz
THC and CBD
Name three risks associated with tobacco use
Smoking tobacco products can cause lung, mouth, stomach, kidney, and bladder cancers. It can also cause lung problems, like coughing, and lead to heart disease, eye problems, and yellow teeth. Smokeless tobacco products are dangerous
True or false: over the counter medications pose no negative risks when mixed with other drugs
false: certain drugs, both prescription, over the counter and illicit can have negative interactions when taken together (ex:cough medicine and alcohol)
Name three risks associated with alcohol use during adolescence
increased risks for addiction, impact on cogntive development, impacts on physical and mental health, risky behaviors such as driving under the influence, alcohol poisoning
True or False: Medical marijuana is approved for use by the FDA (Food and Drug Adminstration)
False! More research is needed to identify if benefits outweigh risks for use for medical conditions
fun flavors, discrete, easy to obtain, peer pressure
Name a risk of using different drugs at the same time.
Name three potential symptoms of alcohol poisoning
Mental confusion, unresponsiveness, snoring/ gasping for air, throwing up, hypothermia, loss of consciousness, paleness or blueness of skin
What is the only effective treatment for cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS)?
only treatment is stoping use of marijuana
Why is nicotine especially addictive when used in adolescence?
the brain's reward system is very sensitive, so it is easier to reinforce the reward pathway of using substances
What is addiction?
Addiction is a chronic (lifelong) condition that involves compulsive seeking and taking of a substance or performing of an activity despite negative or harmful consequences.