Substance Use
Addiction is a
Disease
True or False
You can put just about anything in a vape
True
What is the compound in marijuana that creates a "high"
THC
What part of your brain is most affected by substance use?
The frontal cortex
What are signs that you or someone you know needs help
withdrawn from friends and family, low energy or motivation, poor sleep, poor performance in school, more irritable, risky behaviors, increased anxiety or depression
What is an example of appropriate use of substances
1. Adult 21 or older having a glass of wine with dinner
2. Taking medications as prescribed for a health condition
True or False
When hitting a vape you are just inhaling water vapor
False
True or False
You can overdose on high amounts of THC
True
What chemical in your brain is most affected by substances?
Dopamine
What resources do you have to help someone who may be struggling with addiction?
school, GRC, friends and family, doctor or counselor, SAMHSA, County Crisis line
Name 3 substances
Alcohol, nicotine, Prescription medicine, over the counter medicine, vapes, marijuana/cannabis products, illegal drugs
What is the addictive substance in vapes?
Nicotine
True or False
You cannot be addicted to marijuana
False
What are risk factors for developing a substance use disorder?
mental health, environment, genetics, exposure to trauma, substance misuse
Is peer pressure a big deal?
Depends on who your friends are
What is substance misuse?
improper or unhealthy use of a substance
True or False
Nicotine Pouches are safer than vapes
False
What marijuana products are more likely to cause a marijuana induced psychosis
Dabs and gummies
Genetics account for ______% of vulnerability to addiction
40-60%
What is a healthy coping skill you can use to help from developing an addiction?
Exercise, drink water, find a hobby, get plenty of sleep, meditation, therapy, peer support
What is the difference between intentional and unintentional substance misuse? Can you provide an example of each?
Intentional: To get high, To get drunk, Cope, Explore, Self-medicate
Unintentional: Cope, Unaware of what is appropriate use, Limited education on substances
What are the short term and long term effects of nicotine pouches?
short term: mouth sores, gum irritation
Long term: unknown
True or False
Marijuana is always safer than other substances because it cannot be laced with other drugs
False
____% of adults with addiction started using substances in their adolescent years
90%
True or False: Stigma surrounding substance use or mental health doesn't affect those who are struggling
False