Alcohol
What is it called when an individuals blood alcohol level (the percentage of alcohol circulating in the bloodstream) rises to a danger point in which the individual loses consciousness and goes into a coma and in the worst cases, the drinker dies?
Alcohol Poisoning
What is the main psychoactive chemical/ingredient in Marijuana
THC
What is the colorless, odorless, highly addictive drug found in tobacco?
Nicotine
What is it called when the body becomes used to a drug and needs larger and larger amounts to produce the same effects?
Tolerance
What is the difference between prescription drugs and OTC drugs?
1. An OTC is a drug that people can buy without a physician's prescription 2. A prescription drug is medication that can only be obstained with a written order from a physician.
Is alcohol a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogen?
Depressant- It slows down the central nervous system and harms body organs.It produces a sedative effect. Make the user relaxed and drowsy
Name a medicinal property of marijuana
Relief of: insomnia, chronic pain, asthma; treats glaucoma; triggers appetite (chemo patients); treats PTSD
Is nicotine a depressant, stimulant, narcotic or hallucinogen?
Stimulant - drugs that increase energy and alertness
Name three out of the four ways a drug can enter the body.
By mouth, by injection, by inhalation, and by absorption
Name at least 5 pieces of information found on a label of an over the counter drug/medication.
1. Name of product 2. Type of medicine 3. Amount in package 4. Uses 5. Warnings 6. Expiration Dat 7. Manufacturer's information 8. Active and Inactive ingredients
Name 3 short term effects of alcohol.
In low doses, alcohol produces:
In medium doses, alcohol produces:
In high doses, alcohol produces:
Do Black or White kids sell more marijuana?
While white kids sell more marijauna, they are 4x less likely to be convicted of marijuna-related offenses
Name 3 products that contain nicotine.
cigarettes, vapes/e-cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, dip, hookah, nicotine patches
What type of drug should never be mixed with a downer?
● Downers!
● Mixing downers is extremely dangerous and can lead to heart failure, respiratory failure, severe drowsiness, loss of consciousness, memory loss
Name 3 guidelines to safely use OTC medications.
1. Take OTC drugs only with the permission of your parents or guardian 2. Take only the dosage shown on the label 3. Do not purchase if tamper-resistant seal is broken 4. Don't use drug after the expiration date 5. Don't engage in demanding activities if medicine causes drowsiness 6. Tell parent or guardian if you have any side effects 7. Check with physician or pharmacist if you are going to use more than one OTC drug at a time.
Name at least 3 long term affects of alcohol on the body and mind.
1.Lead to cancer of the mouth, esophagus, pharynx and larynx, liver, stomach, ovaries, breast, prostate, and small intestine. 2. Affects parts of the brain and nervous system that control breathing, heartbeat, and related body functions which causes many deaths. 3. Associated with cardiovascular disease, and neurological damage 4. Psychiatric problems such as depression, anxiety, and antisocial personality disorder 5.High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, and digestive problems.
What mental health disorders can marijuana use trigger?
Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
Name at least 2 smoking-related conditions and diseases
1.Cancer 2. Emphysema 3. Chronic Bornchitis 4. Asthma
What are the 2 types of ways you can be dependent on a drug?
Physically & Pschologically
1. Physical dependence is when someone develops a tolerance for a drug or shows withdrawl symptoms without it
2. Psychological dependence is a strong emotional desire to continue using a drug.
What can you still get charged with regarding weed even in states where it’s legal?
Transporting across state lines, driving under the influence, using under 21, using while on parole or probation, possession with intent to sell
How long does it take for alcohol to enter the bloodstream?
Within 5-10 minutes of being consumed.
It passes from your stomach into your bloodstream and then travels throughout your entire body-affecting nearly every organ system in the body.
How old must you be in NY to legally use marijuana AND how many ounces can you possess?
Legal limit: 3 ounces of cannabis (up to 24 grams of concentrated cannabis)
How old must you be to purchase a nicotine or tobacco product in NY?
21
Name 3 factors that might impact the way a drug effects a person.
1.The way the drug enters the body 2.The dose or amount of a drug taken at one time 3.The weight, age, and health status of the person 4.The emotional state of the person 5.Whether the person is taking more than one drug at the same time.
Name a celebrity who has died because of mixing downers
● Lil peep (fentanyl and xanax)
● Whitney Houston (benadryl and xanax)
● Michael Jackson (proprofol (sedative) and lorazepam)
● Mac Miller (fentanyl, cocaine, and alcohol)
● Juice WRLD (codeine & oxycodone) -- technically opioids