Identify the category of drugs will cause a person to be fidgety,

jumpy, wide awake.

Stimulants

This category of drugs slows down the CNS.

• Depressants

Identify the category of drug causes visual disturbances and sensory illusions.

• Hallucinogens

Identify the category of drugs includes powerful and highly addictive pain

killers.

• Opiates/Narcotics

Explain the risk of mixing two drugs together?

• Multiplier effect. The combination of two drugs mixed together is greater than the effect of each drug used individually. The multiplier effect can lead to death/illness.

Can list the signs of drug dependency.

• Using more of the drug to get the same effect.• Changes in mood and behavior.• Withdrawal from friends and family.

Can describe and give an example of tolerance.

• A person needs to drink more alcohol each time in order to get the same effect.

Can describe and give an example of withdrawal.

• Tremors.• Headache, nausea, vomiting.• Hallucinations.• May feel cold.

Identify the drug that is linked to more automobile accidents than any other.

• Alcohol

Identify the BAC level of intoxication for DWI.

• DWI =.08 or higher

Can describe the Zero Tolerance law and it’s penalties

• Applies to any one 21 years of age or younger.• BAC .02-.07• License suspended for six months and pay a

civil penalty of $125. You must pay an additional $100 fee in order to have your license reinstated.

• License suspended 1 year or until the age of 21 which ever is longer.

Identify the rate of oxidation of alcohol and what organ oxidizes the alcohol.

• ½ ounce per hour, this equals one drink.• One drink is 1 beer, 6 ounces of wine, 1 mixed

drink made from 60 proof alcohol.

Describe the signs of alcohol overdose and what a person should do.

UnconsciousWeak rapid heart beatCold clammy skinIrregular breathing patternCall 911

The active chemical in Marijuana

• THC

The effect of nicotine on blood pressure.

• Increases blood pressure leading to the disease arteriole sclerosis

Describe the dangers of smokeless tobacco.

• Oral Cancer (mouth, throat, gums)• Addictive• NOT less harmful than smoking

Addictive chemical in tobacco.

• Nicotine

Identify the disease that is due to damaged alveoli.

• Emphysema

Describe effective methods to quit smoking

• Fade – cut down gradually.• Smoking cessation support group.• Medication – Patch

The organ that breaks down alcohol

• Liver