True or False
Cannabis Use
Alcohol Use
Emotions
Recovery
100

If someone relapses, they’re a lost cause.

False! Try not to be too discouraged by a relapse, which is a recurrence of symptoms. Addiction is a chronic illness very similar to type II diabetes or hypertension, meaning it requires lifelong management. Relapse is no more likely with addiction than it is for these other chronic illnesses. 

100

The concentration of _____ in a marijuana product is directly proportional to its potency or how much of a high it will give when consumed.

What is THC? 

100

When your blood alcohol content (BAC) is _____ or higher, you're considered legally impaired in the U.S.

What is .08%

100

This stage of grief involves despair over the situation and that things will never get better

What is Depression? 

100

people, places and things are known as ? 

What is a trigger? 

200

 You can’t get addicted to marijuana or vaping.

Myth! 

Some people believe that vaping is not addictive, but the reality is that vaping involves consuming nicotine, which is addictive and results in cravings, according to research from Johns Hopkins and other leaders.

Marijuana may also be viewed as a non-addictive drug, but it is possible to develop a dependence on this substance. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that as many as 30% of people who use marijuana will become addicted. If you display symptoms such as intense marijuana cravings, being unable to reduce your use, or missing work because of marijuana use, you may have an addiction to marijuana.

200

Research shows that __ in 6 teens who repeatedly use marijuana can become addicted.

What is 1? 

200

Alcohol Use is a _________

depressant! Alcohol is a depressant, which can disrupt the balance of neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) in your brain and affect your feelings, thoughts and behaviour. Alcohol affects the part of your brain that controls inhibition, so you may feel relaxed, less anxious, and more confident after a drink. 

200

Unpleasant and potentially dangerous effects following the cessation of a drug that has been addictive.

What is withdrawal symptoms? 

200

This document is consists of numbers to call, triggers and healthy coping skills? 

What is a safety plan? 

300

Marijuana is okay for some youth

Myth! 

 Research strongly suggests that marijuana use during adolescence and early adulthood can damage the part of the brain associated with learning and memory.

Regular marijuana use during adolescence can lead to reduced IQ scores, poorer school performance,2 and higher school dropout rates.3

300

A New Zealand study demonstrated that heavy smoking of marijuana in teens resulted in an average loss of___ IQ points.

 What is 8. 

300

Males and females have similar drug and alcohol tolerance levels.

a) True

b) False  

FALSE. They have different levels based on height, weight and metabolism.

300

What is the tendency to experience rapid and exaggerated changes in mood, with extremely strong emotions?

What is emotional instability? 

300

How long does a craving last? 

What is 7 minutes? 

400

Alcohol affects men and women differently.

What is true! After a young woman and a young man drink the same amount of alcohol, the woman will have a higher blood alcohol level. This is because younger women produce less of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase, which breaks down alcohol in the stomach. 

400

The ingredient in marijuana, that has a calming effect, but does not get the smoker "high"

What is CBD? 

400

How long does it take the liver to process one serving of alcohol? 

a). 30 mins

b.) 1 hour 

c.) 3 hours

What is B, 1 hour

400

What gradually erodes a person’s ability to regulate their emotions and moods, which can cause emotional instability?

What is addiction?

400

 During the early stages of recovery, it's common to need assistance with regular life tasks. What is the name referred to these people to an individual in recovery? 

What is a sober support system?

500

Youth are 6.5 times more likely to become addicted if they try drugs before age 21.

True! 9 out of 10 people with addiction started in their teen years. Research shows the average age of first-time use of drugs is 13-14. 

500

 Marijuana is considered a 

A. Depressant

B. Stimulant

C. Both

Both! 

 It has properties of a depressant and stimulant 

500

What are the two substances that can cause death during withdrawals?

What is Alcohol and Benzodiazepines (Valium, Ativan, Xanax)? 

500

_________  is one of the brain’s neurotransmitters affected by virtually all drugs of abuse; however, there are many other chemical messengers that can be impacted as well. 

What is Dopamine? 

500

What are recovery options that be utilized all day? 

What is AA, NA and Smart Recovery meetings.