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Who needs to take this course? – ANSWER: All first time drivers in Florida. How long is this course? - ANSWER: 4 hours. This 4 hours Florida Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education TLSAE course is also known as - ANSWER: • Florida learners permit
- Drug and Alcohol Test course
- Florida First Time Driver course
- Drug and Alcohol Traffic Awareness (D.A.T.A.)
- Drug & Alcohol Course or Drug and Alcohol Class
- Alcohol Drugs Accident Prevention Training (A.D.A.P.T.) This course includes - ANSWER: The Societal Concerns of drugs and alcohol, The Economic Concerns of drugs and alcohol, How drugs and alcohol affect a motorist. Where is this course's knowledge applied? - ANSWER: On the roadways of the State of Florida. How much alcohol can be fully processed by your liver in an hour? - ANSWER: 8 oz of beer, 5 oz of wine, 1 oz of 80 proof alcohol What is the leading cause of death of people between the ages of 6 and 33? - ANSWER: Accidents from motor vehicles. Driving Under the Influence or drunk driving is assumed at a BAC of ___. - ANSWER:
Nothing can stop alcohol from being absorbed into your bloodstream. True of false? - ANSWER: True. Eating food prior to drinking may slow this process but surely does not stop it. What type of drug is alcohol? - ANSWER: Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant though within the first hour of drinking, alcohol acts as a stimulant. A person can become a problem drinker by drinking any type of alcohol. True or false? - ANSWER: True. Alcohol negatively affects the eye's ability to distinguish red from green. True or false? - ANSWER: True.
What is the only way to sober up? - ANSWER: The only way to sober up is time. Contrary to some belief, drinking coffee or taking a cold shower do not sober one up. Why does alcohol cause so many road collisions? - ANSWER: Alcohol is involved in a very large number of road collisions because it leads to slow reflexes, problems with vision and a loss of self-control. Give an example of a Central Nervous System Depressant. - ANSWER: Alcohol, Sleeping Pills, Barbiturates, Tranquilizers Give an example of a Central Nervous System Stimulant. - ANSWER: Nicotine, Cocaine, Amphetamines Give an example of an Opioid. - ANSWER: Opium, Codeine, Heroin Give an example of a Hallucinogen. - ANSWER: LSD, Mushrooms, Morning Glory Seeds, Mescaline, PCP Give an example of a Cannabinol. - ANSWER: Marijuana, Hashish Give an example of an Inhalant. - ANSWER: Industrial Solvents, Aerosols, Gasoline, Chloroform, Airplane Glue, Metallic Paints, Nitrous Oxide or Laughing Gas Give an example of an Anabolic Steroid. - ANSWER: Synthetic Testosterone Give an example of an Antipsychotic Drug. - ANSWER: Haldol, Thorazine What are some ways drugs can enter our bodies? - ANSWER: Drinking, Smoking, Snorting, Ingesting, Injecting and Inhaling Strength and content of a substance is a key factor in the entry of the substance into the body and its effects on the body. True or False? - ANSWER: True. On average, beer has a higher alcoholic content than wine. True or False? - ANSWER: False. Beer contains about 3-6% alcohol. Wine contains between 11 and 20%. Which has a higher alcohol content, Liqueur or Liquor? - ANSWER: Liquor has a much higher alcohol content than Liqueur. Liquor's alcohol content ranges between 40 and 50%. Liqueur's alcohol content is between 25 and 35%. What are some factors involved with the strength of a drug? - ANSWER: Duration of Use, Purity and Quantity Drugs and alcohol are all absorbed into the body differently depending upon the alcohol, drug and its classification. True or false? - ANSWER: True.
How is BAC measured? - ANSWER: BAC is measured by the amount of alcohol in grams of 100 mL of blood or 210 mL of breath. What is the number one problem in most teenagers' lives? - ANSWER: peer pressure Substances that people use which lead to taking other drugs - ANSWER: gateway drugs Exists when a drug is so central to a person's thoughts, emotions, and activities that it is extremely difficult to stop using it or even stop thinking about it - ANSWER: psychological dependence Drug addiction is a ___ disease - ANSWER: Brain How much is one "drink" referred to as? - ANSWER: One "drink" is referred to as 12 oz of beer 5 oz of wine 1.5 oz 80 proof alcoholic beverage. The greater the amount of alcohol you drink, the faster it is absorbed into the bloodstream and the greater the effect on the body. True or False? - ANSWER: True. How quickly does the average body take to eliminate one "drink"? - ANSWER: The average human body eliminates approximately one "drink" per hour. How can synergistic effects in relation to drugs and alcohol be defined? - ANSWER: Synergistic effects is defined as the effects that occur when two or more drugs act together. When two or more drugs act synergistically with one another, what can one expect of the individual effect of each drug on the user? - ANSWER: The individual effect of each drug is multiplied when two drugs are taken and act synergistically. Why should alcohol and drugs not be used in tandem with one another? - ANSWER: Combining drugs with alcohol makes fatal doses of the drug easier to reach, leading to hospitalization and accidental death. What is marijuana's primary ingredient? - ANSWER: Marijuana's primary ingredient is tetrahydrocannabinol or THC. How can marijuana enter the body? - ANSWER: Marijuana enters the body by smoking or eating the plant's leaves, seeds or stems. What is the initial and long term time frame of the effects of marijuana users? - ANSWER: The effects are usually felt within 5 and 15 minutes of smoking or eating and can last up to several hours, depending on the individual's body chemistry.
What are some effects of marijuana on its users? - ANSWER: Experiencing a dreamlike state Increase in the senses specifically, sight, smell, taste and hearing Where in the body is THC stored? - ANSWER: THC is stored within the body's fat cells. For how long can THC be detected in a human body using a drug test? - ANSWER: THC can be detected by tests in a body up to a week after use. For how long can THC stay within the human body? - ANSWER: THC stays within the body's fat cells up to 28 days after use. How is THC eliminated from the body? - ANSWER: THC is eliminated through the liver. How do Central Nervous System Stimulants enter the human body? - ANSWER: There are several methods of entry including smoked snorted injected ingested through food and drink What are some effects of Central Nervous System Stimulants on the human body? - ANSWER: Users experience intense highs lasting between 1 and 5 minutes followed by intense lows such as depression and worry. Bodily effects include: Mask fatigue and are used by some to stay awake longer. Raise blood pressure Increase rate of breath Increased heart rate Increase in body temperature Dilation of pupils Impatient and impulsive behavior Lack of sound judgement Unnecessary risk taking How are Central Nervous System Stimulants eliminated from the body? - ANSWER: By the liver. What are some sources of Hallucinogens? - ANSWER: Hallucinogens are found naturally and in chemically produced drugs. Natural sources include mescaline and peyote mushrooms while Chemically Produced Drugs include LSD and PCP. What are the effects of Hallucinogens? - ANSWER: Can last for hours, between 6 and 12 or sometimes a few days
The name given to drugs that increase heart rate, blood pressure, and energy - ANSWER: Stimulant People who suddenly stop taking large doses can experience ___ - ANSWER: Withdrawal symptoms A colorless, water-soluble alcohol - ANSWER: Ethanol Alcohol is a ___, so it will eliminate water from the body - ANSWER: Diuretic Alcohol depletes the body of ___ - ANSWER: Water The process of alcohol leaving the body takes approximately ___ hours per drink - ANSWER: One and half (1 and 1/2) Driving skills are always impaired at this level - ANSWER: 0.07-0. Driving skills may be impaired at this level of alcohol content - ANSWER: 0.04-0. Causes the body to absorb alcohol faster - ANSWER: Carbonation One of the fastest substances absorbed by the body - ANSWER: Alcohol The only thing that sobers up a person who is impaired - ANSWER: Time True or false: once alcohol is absorbed into the tissues, the affects are felt - ANSWER: True. Most of the alcohol is absorbed in the _______ - ANSWER: Small intestine The proof of an alcoholic beverage is ___ the alcohol percentage - ANSWER: Double Refers to the building of tolerance to other drugs in the same class as the one being used - ANSWER: Cross-tolerance
