Drugs
What is the purpose of Drugs?
Used to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose a disease or to promote well-being.
Whats the legal age to drink alcohol?
21
How might someone get addicted to a substance?
Factors such as peer pressure, physical and sexual abuse, early exposure to drugs, stress, and parental guidance can greatly affect a person's likelihood of drug use and addiction.
What is an illness?
A condition of being unhealthy in your body or mind.
How would you treat a broken bone.
Treatment often involves resetting the bone in place and immobilizing it in a cast or splint to allow it time to heal. Sometimes, surgery or metal rods may be needed to reset the bone.
Why would people use drugs in an unhealthy manner?
Depression or Anxiety
Why should children not drink alcohol?
Drinking alcohol is harmful to child development because it can cause significant cognitive or learning problems and make the brain more alcohol dependent.
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How do you get illness?
Via bacteria, viruses, or other germs.
How to treat a open wound.
First, wash and disinfect the wound to remove all dirt and debris. Use direct pressure and elevation to control bleeding and swelling. When wrapping the wound, always use a sterile dressing or bandage. Very minor wounds may heal without a bandage.
What are the 3 main drug addiction?
Marijuana, Painkillers, and Cocaine.
Is alcohol bad for you?
yes
How does someone become addicted?
By an experience that makes you feel good.
What are some dangerous illnesses?
Black Death, Spanish Influenza, Small Pox.
How do you improve on your mental health?
Talk about your feelings. Talking about your feelings can help you stay in good mental health and deal with times when you feel troubled.
How can you avoid excessive drug use?
Establish rules and consequences.
Why do people drink alcohol?
A number of different motives for drinking alcohol have been examined, including drinking to enhance sociability, to increase power, to escape problems, to get drunk, for enjoyment, or for ritualistic reasons.
What is addiction?
What is a way you can use to avoid being sick.
Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water.
How do you improve on your physical health?
Why might someone with depression or anxiety use drugs in an unhealthy manner?
To remove the thoughts or feelings that make the user feel Depressed or have Anxiety.
How can you avoid excessive alcohol use.
Establish rules and consequences.
How can you stop addiction?
Get help with the national health line. 1-800-662-4357
How do you deal with a serious illness?
By seeking medical attention.
How do you improve on your social health?
Get organized. Make to-do lists, and set a daily routine.