Drugs and Alcohol

Flashcards about drugs, marijuana, vaping and drinking.

What is a drug?

Any substance other than food, which is taken to change the way the body or the mind works.

What does the definition of a 'drug' include?

Illicit drugs, alcohol, prescription medications, over the counter drugs, laxatives, vitamins, sleeping pills and everyday beverages, such as colas, teas and coffee.

What is drug use?

Ingesting, inhaling, absorbing or injecting any drug to change the way you think, act, or feel, without interfering with one's daily activities.

What is drug abuse?

Occurs when the use of a drug results in a problem in one or more areas such as school, work, family/friends, or with drinking and driving.

What are stimulants (uppers)?

Drugs that speed up to excite the central nervous system and make you feel more alert and energetic.

What are examples of stimulants?

Nicotine, caffeine, cocaine, amphetamines (MDMA / ecstasy/meth).

What are depressants (downers)?

Drugs that slow down the functions of the central nervous system and make you feel less aware of the events around you.

What are examples of depressants?

Alcohol, opiates, sedatives, tranquilizers.

What are hallucinogens (psychedelics)?

Drugs that distort the senses and one's awareness of perception of events.

What are examples of hallucinogens?

LSD/acid, shrooms.

What is Ecstasy?

Can act as both a stimulant and / or hallucinogen.

What is Cannabis?

Can act as a stimulant, depressant and / or hallucinogen

What is Non Use in the drug use continuum?

Never used a particular drug.

What is Experimental Use in the drug use continuum?

Has tried a substance once or several times. Use is motivated by curiosity and possible peer influence.

What is Occasional Use in the drug use continuum?

Use is infrequent & irregular, usually special occasions or when opportunities present themselves directly.

What is Regular Use in the drug use continuum?

Use has a predictable pattern, which may include frequent/infrequent use. User activity seeks to experience the drug effect or to participate in drug activities of the peer group.

What is Dependant Use in the drug use continuum?

Use is regular, predictable and usually frequent. There is a physiological and or / psychological need for the drug.

What are personal reasons for drug use?

Personal mental health, for fun (cope for boredom), pain relief, to feel or do better, medical health, satisfy curiosity

What are personal consequences for drug use?

Relationships, mental health & health declining, addiction, lose pleasure in everyday activities or lose self-esteem

What are social reasons for drug use?

To fit in, to find new friends, deal with a lack of confidence

What are social consequences for drug use?

False sense of confidence, maybe become isolated, may make a fool of themselves and say or do things they will regret later, may lead to negative episodes.

What are school or work reasons for drug use?

For energy, stress relief, focus better, to be in control of emotions, avoid pressures.

What are school or work consequences for drug use?

Stress, depression, energy deprivation, get expelled / fired, difficulty to sleep/rest, bad memory.

What are health or physical reasons for drug use?

Control pain, control weight, to gain muscle mass, to stay awake.

What are health or physical consequences for drug use?

Females become masculine looking, males may developed breasts, decrease in size of testicles/lower sperm count.

What are the marijuana laws in Ontario regarding age?

Must be 19 years old to purchase

How much marijuana can you legally carry in Ontario?

30 grams

What is the fine for smoking or vaping marijuana where it is not allowed in Ontario?

$1,000 for a first offense, $5,000 for any further offense

Name areas where you may not smoke marijuana in Ontario?

Indoor common areas in condos, apartment buildings and university/college residences, enclosed public place and enclosed workplaces, school and places where children gather on school grounds, hospitals, hospices, care homes and other facilities

Where can you legally purchase marijuana in Ontario?

The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) and independent retailers

What is the policy for those under 21 caught driving under the influence of weed in Ontario?

Zero tolerance

What is the penalty for a first offense of impaired driving in Ontario?

3 day license suspension, $250 penalty

What is the penalty for a second offense of impaired driving within 5 years in Ontario?

7 day license suspension, $350 penalty

Acetic acid is found in?

Vinegar

Cadmium is found in?

Batteries

Stearic acid is found in?

Candle wax

Toluene is found in?

Industrial solvent

What is vaping content (e-liquid, e-juice)?

A carrier solvent (usually propylene glycol and / or glycerol), flavors (consists of chemicals), nicotine (possibly, levels can vary)

What is the level of nicotine in vaping substances?

The level of nicotine can vary widely

How does vaping work from liquid to vapour?

Vaping liquid which contains chemicals, is heated to become an aerosol, the aerosol is inhaled through the mouth and lungs where it is absorbed into the bloodstream, the remaining aerosol is exhaled.

What are vaping components (e-cigarettes, vape pens, vapes, mods, tanks, e-hookahs)?

Mouthpiece, tank or reservoir (for liquid), heating element, battery

What is a standard drink?

Contains the same amount of alcohol (17ml, 0.6oz) regardless of the type of beverage.

What does one standard drink equals?

341ml (12 oz) bottle of 5% alcohol (beer, cider cooler), 43 ml (1.5 oz) shot of 40% hard liquor (vodka, rum, whiskey, gin, etc.), 142 ml (5 oz) glass of 12% wine

What does drinking responsibly mean?

Drinking should not be the primary focus of the activity, recognize another's right to drink or not drink, avoid encouraging or reinforcing irresponsible behavior

What is substance?

A drug is any _ other than food, which is taken to change the way the body or the mind works.

What is drug abuse?

results in a problem in one or more of the following areas: problems at school, work, with family/friends with drinking and driving, etc.

What is dependant use?

___ is regular, predictable and usually frequent. There is a physiological and or / psychological need for the drug.

What is Cannabis?

Even if you have been authorized to use __ or another drug by a healthcare professional, it is your responsibility to ensure you are not impaired while driving.

What is in the vaping substances that contain nicotine?

__, the level of nicotine can vary widely.

What is primary focus?

drinking should not be the __ of the activity