Substance Abuse Test
Drug Classifications
What was the name of the era where alcohol was banned in North America?
The prohibition Era
What is a Licit drug?
A licit drug is a drug that is legal.
What are the three main groups of licit drugs?
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Pharmaceutical drugs
What does alcohol include?
Beers, Wines and Spirits
What is the legal drinking age in Canada?
19
What are the rules and regulations around tobacco?
Each province has their own rules and regulations around tobacco but in all of Canada you are not allowed to advertise it.
Who can prescribe Pharmaceutical Drugs?
Physicians, dentists, veterinarians and psychiatrists. Nurses and pharmacists can prescribe medications in certain situations
What is an illicit drug?
An illicit drug is a drug that is illegal.
Cannabis is illegal in most countries like the United States but it is becoming more decriminalized in other countries like Canada.
Cocaine is generally illegal to sell and use in most countries but it is still purchased for medical use such as pain relief.
Alcohol
What is Ethanol?
Ethanol is the “alcohol” in alcoholic drinks.
How is Ethanol created?
Ethanol is created by fermenting sugars and yeast.
What are the 3 main categories of alcohol?
Beers, wines and spirits.
How are beers created?
Beers are created by fermenting grains.
What is added to beer to stabilize it and add flavour?
Hops
What is added to beer to break down the sugar?
Yeast
How is wine made?
Wine is made by fermenting grapes
How is the red wine variety produced?
Using the skin of darker coloured grapes
How is the white wine variety produced?
Using the inside of lighter coloured grapes
How are non fruit wines made?
By fermenting sugar
How are spirits made?
By the distillation of fermented liquids
What is Distillation?
Distillation is the removal of water from the concoction over a period of time
Marijuana
Where was marijuana derived from?
Marijuana is derived from cannabis plants that were first grown in central asia.
What was the original purpose for Marijuana?
The original purpose was for herbal medicine. The use of hemp was to create clothing and other textile materials.
What is the active ingredient in marijuana that produces mind altering effects?
THC
What did early medical uses for marijuana find?
Early medicinal uses for marijuana found that it helps lessen stomach pains and nausea in patients and helped promote the appetites of patients
What can THC cause?
Relaxation or euphoria
How is cannabis consumed?
It is often smoked but can also be consumed through capsules, edibles, and teas.
What are the 5 side effects of marijuana?
Reddening of the eyes, dizziness, impaired motor skills, short term memory, hallucinations.
How are each of them caused?
Reddening of the eyes - This is caused by the dilation of blood vessels in the eyes, which stems from THC binding with Cannabinoid Receptors
Dizziness - This is caused by the lowering of blood pressure due to the dilation of the blood vessels within the body
Impaired motor skills - The coordination and reaction times of Marijuana users will be impaired due to the effects of THC to certain receptors in the Brain
Short term memory - the Hippocampus in the Brain is affected by the THC interference
Hallucinations - occur as the Brain receives altered impulses from the Body, which it can translate into imaginary sensations
Tobacco
What is the legal age to buy tobacco?
19
How were tobacco products traditionally used?
Tobacco products have been traditionally used by native populations in North and South America.
What was used to inhale smoke before tobacco?
In many parts of Europe and Asia, prior to tobacco arriving, inhaling smoke would come from the burning of cannabis or opium products.
How was smoked inhaled before tobacco?
Before tobacco, the inhalation of smoke was done indirectly where the product was allowed to vapourize and the smoke would fill the room.
What is the addictive substance in tobacco products?
Nicotine
What does nicotine act as in nature?
In nature Nicotine acts as neurotoxins on insects.
What was the burning of tobacco products used for?
It was used as an insect repellent.
What does nicotine act as for humans?
Nicotine acts as a stimulant or a depressant for humans, which prompts people to smoke more.
CBD
What is Cannabidiol (CBD) and how does it differ from THC?
CBD is a chemical found in cannabis. It differs from THC because it does not give you euphoria.
According to proponents, what are some potential benefits of using CBD?
Medical uses such as reducing anxiety and helping with seizures
Who is allowed to sell CBD products in Canada?
Only licensed dealers of CBD and other cannabis based products.
What is the legal minimum age to purchase CBD products in Ontario?
19
Psilocybin
The growth of mushrooms and other fungi on the surface of the tree usually is a sign that the tree’s bark is decaying
Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic drug that is produced by different species of fungus.
This is why Psilocybin is often called a Magic Mushroom
These species of fungi can often be found in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe.
Psilocybin produces hallucinations, distortions of reality and time, and possible nausea, paranoia, and panic attacks
The chances of overdosing or dying from psilocybin is low but because of its hallucinogenic properties they are illegal in Canada.