Marijuana
Marijuana is considered a _______ drug
gateway
What are the main reasons people use alcohol and drugs?
To feel good & to not feel bad
What do deppressants do to the brain?
Slow down the function of the central nervous system
What are two ways drugs affect the brain?
Judgment, decision making, appetite, learning, hearing, emotions, memory, dreams, coordination, perception, senses, mood, behaviors, problem solving, processing info, movement, reaction time, breathing, heart rate, vision
What is the difference between medicinal and recreational Marijuana?
Medicinal must be prescribed by a doctor for a condition. Recreational is for fun, relaxation, or any other reason, unrelated to medication purposes.
The more you do the thing, the deeper the chemical (neuron) pathway. One neuron in the chemical pathway is _________
dopamine
Negative Consequences of Using Meth
temporary sense of heightened euphoria, alertness, and energy, anxiety, paranoia, aggression, hallucinations, and mood disturbances, meth mouth
Refusal Skills: Besides saying "No" what is one other thing you can do to assertively refuse drugs/alcohol?
Multiple Answers:
What is the name of food infused with Marijuana?
Edibles
True or False: Its easier to get addcited if someone in your family uses drugs.
TRUE
What do Halluciongens do to the brain?
Affect your senses and change the way you see, hear, taste, smell or feel things
Which drug has recently become legal in many states?
Marijuana (Weed)
Name of the plant that marijuana comes from
cannabis
TRUE OR FALSE: Repeated drug use makes a person not as able to stop taking more drugs
True
What do stimulants do to the brain?
Speed up the function of the central nervous system.
Most illegal and hardcore drugs are usually obtained from drug dealers who have a lot of experience obtaining illegal drugs.
What is the active ingredient in Marijuana?
THC
What are 3 risk factors that increase your chance of practicing risky behaviors like trying drugs or alcohol?
1. Family genetics
2. Stress or problems in your life
3. Early use of drugs
4. Childhood trauma
5. Drinking before the age of 15
6. Low self-esteem
7. Smoking Cigarettes or using Tobacco
8. Poor grades
9. Lacking family support
10. Friends who use
______ kill the most people each year
Opioids
What is the best way to prevent yourself from using drugs?
Don't take any unknown substances and don't expose yourself to drugs or hang out with people who use drugs.