tobacco
what does ARE stand for?
Avoid , Refuse , Exit
what is considered heavy drinking in men and women?
1 or less in a day - women
2 or less in a day - men
what is cannabis?
Cannabis is a plant
What are stimulants?
Drugs that speed up the body's systems. Increases alertness, energy and heart rate by stimulating / increasing the actions
What are the consequences of alcohol use/exposure during adolescence?
Decision making , memory , Impulse control
What are some signs that someone is addicted to a substance?
bad moods , clingy , morning and night
Who should not be drinking alcohol?
people under 21
pregnant women
people who are planning on driving
what are some short term effects of marijuana?
Issues with thinking and problem solving , Disorientation and confusion , Dizziness , Slowed reaction time , Dry Mouth , Nausea
What are the common effects of taking narcotics?
Pain relief , drowsiness , nausea , slowed breathing , high overdoes risk
What are the consequences of alcohol use during fetal development?
fetal alcohol syndrome , miscarriage and premature birth
What is the definition of vaping?
inhaling and exhaling aerosol
What does BAC stand for?
Blood alcohol concentration
what is cannabis high?
A “high” is produced when these part
of the brain are overstimulated.
What are Designer Drugs?
synthetic /man made drugs that are created to mimic the effects of other drugs . often created illegally , ingredients/effects can be unpredictable
What are the consequences of alcohol use/exposure during adulthood?
liver diseases , cancer and neurological damage , including brain shrinkage
What are the long term effects of vaping?
seizures , popcorn lung , organ damage from other chemicals in the vapor
What are the short term effects of alcohol on the brain?
impaired memory , difficulty walking , slurred speech , mood changes
what does cannabis have?
Has THC which affects the (cannabinoid receptors) part of the brain that influences, pleasure, memory, thinking, sensory, coordination, and concentration.
What are the risks of IV drug use?
- overdose , infection , vein damage
What are the consequences of nicotine use/exposure during childhood?
impaired memory , cognitive ability , focus , academic performance
What is the definition of aerosol?
liquid droplets in a gas , typically air
What factors affect how much alcohol it takes for someone to reach a BAC of .08?
The strength of the drink ,Your weight and gender , Hydration
what happens if you use marijuana during adolescence or young adulthood?
“Using marijuana during adolescence or young adulthood —before your brain fully develops — may affect how your brain builds connections for certain functions, like attention, memory and learning. These effects may last a long time or even be permanent."
What are long term effects of performance enhancing drugs?
Chronic cardiovascular disease , Psychiatric disorders, , endocrine disruptions
What are the consequences of alcohol use/exposure during early adulthood?
Liver disease , Dependence ,Alcohol use disorder