Alcohol
True or False? Alcohol is a drug.
What is... true.
A drug is any substance, other than food, that is taken to change the way the body or the mind functions.
If you plan to drink, you should ____ and _______ before and during drinking sessions or drinks.
what is... eat and hydrate.
Alcohol enters your bloodstream through your stomach and small intestine. If your stomach's empty when you start drinking, the alcohol will enter your bloodstream more quickly.
A popular way to inhale nicotine, without lighting a cigarette.
What is... vaping/what are e-cigarettes.
Besides nicotine, e-cigarettes can contain harmful and potentially harmful ingredients, including:
A substance that can change the way a person feels or functions
what is... a drug.
True or False - It is legal to take someone else's prescription medication.
What is... False.
Prescription medication is only legal for the person for whom it is prescribed. It is also illegal to sell your own or someone else’s prescription medication.
It takes ___ minutes for alcohol to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
What... is 5-10 minutes
A member of a group who abstains from alcohol in order to drive the others safely.
What is... a designated drive.
Instead of drinking and driving:
Inhalants can prevent this organ from getting enough oxygen.
What is.. the brain.
Drugs can damage nerve cells in this organ
What is... the brain
What is...
start with a smaller dose
know your dealer
use the "buddy system"
don't mix substances
When your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is above a certain level, you're considered legally impaired in the U.S. What is the legal BAC limit?
What is...anything below .08%
The body generally processes approximately this many drinks per hour.
What is... one drink.
Follow the "One-drink-per-house" rule. However, keep in mind, not all drinks are created equal. For example, wine and beer have varying alcohol concentration.
When you can't stop using the drug despite negative consequences, this is called?
What is... addiction.
The neurotransmitter in the brain commonly affected by drugs.
What is... dopamine.
What is a sign of someone's substance use becoming a problem?
What is...
trying to quit but can't
conflicts in relationships (family, friends, partner)
it's affecting their commitments (school, work, sports)
It's affecting finances
What are some common factors that affect your Blood Alcohol Content?
What is... Age, gender, rate of consumption, body type, weight, hydration, alcohol tolerance, food you've consumed, mixture with other drugs or medications.
BCA is different for everyone! Do not compare yourself to a friend.
Binge drinking at parties is common due to people participating in ______ _____. Skip participating in these to avoid drinking too much too quickly.
What is.... drinking games.
Try to avoid drinking games, shots, skolling races or anything that aims to get you intoxicated fast. Play pool, dance or debate about reality TV instead. Do anything but try to keep up with your friends.
The ingredient in marijuana that makes a person feel "high"
When a person needs more of the same drug just to feel normal.
What is... tolerance.
_____ is the fastest addicting drug.
What is... nicotine.
The consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time.
What is... Binge drinking.
Today the generally accepted definition of binge drinking in the United States is the consumption of five or more drinks in a row by men — or four or more drinks in a row by women — at least once in the previous 2 weeks. Heavy binge drinking includes three or more such episodes in 2 weeks.
If others are drinking around you but you feel uncomfortable, remember you can always say what?
What is... no.
If you are very young, pregnant, planning a pregnancy, breastfeeding, on meds or feeling depressed, not drinking al
Drinking alcohol can be more harmful for some people. The safest option for children and young people under 18 is not to drink any alcohol at all.
The leading preventable cause of disease, disability, and death in the U.S...
What is... tobacco use.
Returning to drug use/substance use after quitting.
What is...relapse.
The first stage of treatment for someone who is suffering from addiction.
What is... detoxification.