Who needs to take this course?
All first time drivers in Florida.
How long is this course?
4 hours.
This 4 hours Florida Traffic Law and Su... [Show More] bstance Abuse Education TLSAE course is also known as
• 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
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?
On the roadways of the State of Florida.
How much alcohol can be fully processed by your liver in an hour?
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?
Accidents from motor vehicles.
Driving Under the Influence or drunk driving is assumed at a BAC of ___.
0.08
Nothing can stop alcohol from being absorbed into your bloodstream. True of false?
True. Eating food prior to drinking may slow this process but surely does not stop it.
What type of drug is alcohol?
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?
True.
Alcohol negatively affects the eye's ability to distinguish red from green. True or false?
True.
What is the only way to sober up?
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?
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.
Alcohol, Sleeping Pills, Barbiturates, Tranquilizers
Give an example of a Central Nervous System Stimulant.
Nicotine, Cocaine, Amphetamines
Give an example of an Opioid.
Opium, Codeine, Heroin
Give an example of a Hallucinogen.
LSD, Mushrooms, Morning Glory Seeds, Mescaline, PCP
Give an example of a Cannabinol.
Marijuana, Hashish
Give an example of an Inhalant.
Industrial Solvents, Aerosols, Gasoline, Chloroform, Airplane Glue, Metallic Paints, Nitrous Oxide or Laughing Gas
Give an example of an Anabolic Steroid.
Synthetic Testosterone
Give an example of an Antipsychotic Drug.
Haldol, Thorazine
What are some ways drugs can enter our bodies?
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?
True.
On average, beer has a higher alcoholic content than wine. True or False?
False. Beer contains about 3-6% alcohol. Wine contains between 11 and 20%.
Which has a higher alcohol content, Liqueur or Liquor?
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?
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?
True.
Alcohol does not require decomposition to be absorbed and can enter the bloodstream from the mouth, esophagus or stomach. True or False?
True.
The sooner alcohol reaches the large intestine, the faster the alcohol can be absorbed. True or False?
True.
When alcohol enters the system and makes its way down to the liver, it is cycled through the body while the liver slowly degrades the alcohol and releases it from our system. True or False?
True.
Carbonated beverages increase the rate of alcohol absorption. True or False?
True. Carbonated beverages increase the rate of alcoholic absorption due to the carbonation triggering the pyloric valve to open, resulting in an increase in the speed at which the alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream.
Food in your stomach decreases the rate of alcohol absorption. True or False?
True. Food already in your stomach actually slows down the rate of absorption. The food slows down the rate of movement into the small intestine.
When does alcohol absorption begin? When does it end?
Alcohol absorption begins when the individual starts to drink and ends when all of the alcohol is absorbed into bodily fluids.
When does alcohol elimination begin?
Alcohol elimination begins when the alcohol reaches the liver and the liver begins to break down the alcohol.
The liver eliminates all of the alcohol in ones system. True or False?
Though the liver eliminates approximately 90% of the alcohol from ones body, it does not do all the work.Other bodily functions that eliminate alcohol include
The lungs through breathing eliminate 2-4% of the total amount of alcohol.
The skin through sweating eliminate 2-4% of the total amount of alcohol.
The kidneys through the production of urine eliminate 2-4% of the total amount of alcohol.
Why do some people break down alcohol faster than others?
Some people break down alcohol faster than others due to a variation in the quantity of enzymes responsible for breaking down alcohol.
What are the two enzymes responsible for the breaking down of alcohol in ones body?
The two enzymes responsible for breaking down alcohol are alcohol dehydrogenase and aldehyde dehydrogenase.
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Level.
What does B.A.C stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration.
How is BAC measured?
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?
peer pressure
Substances that people use which lead to taking other drugs
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
psychological dependence
Drug addiction is a ___ disease
Brain
How much is one "drink" referred to as?
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?
True.
How quickly does the average body take to eliminate one "drink"?
The average human body eliminates approximately one "drink" per hour.
How can synergistic effects in relation to drugs and alcohol be defined?
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?
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?
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?
Marijuana's primary ingredient is tetrahydrocannabinol or THC.
How can marijuana enter the body?
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?
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?
Experiencing a dreamlike state
Increase in the senses specifically, sight, smell, taste and hearing
Where in the body is THC stored?
THC is stored within the body's fat cells.
For how long can THC be detected in a human body using a drug test?
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?
THC stays within the body's fat cells up to 28 days after use.
How is THC eliminated from the body?
THC is eliminated through the liver.
How do Central Nervous System Stimulants enter the human body?
There are several methods of entry including
smoked
snorted
injected
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