Addiction
The type of dependence in which a user has a chemical need a the drug
What is physiological or physical dependence
The body is dependent on the substance's presence and needs that substance to be able to operate normally and prevent withdrawal symptoms
You cannot be addicted to marijuana.
True or False
What is False
Over time, your body can get used to marijuana (just like any other drug) so you feel bad if you don't take it (physical) or think you need it to relax or be social (psychological). You build that tolerance and experience withdrawal symptoms.
What is make them feel happy, cool, mature, attractive, relaxed, funny, help solve their problems
Nicotine is a __ which speeds up the Central Nervous System.
What is Stimulant
Increase your heart rate and BP, and breathing
What goes up but never goes down?
What is Your Age!
The type of dependence in which a person believes that a drug is needed in order to feel good; cannot stop focusing on the need for the drug
What is psychological dependence
The mind is constantly seeking the substance. thinking about how to get it. might feel sad or depressed without it. unable to focus on other things such as friends, family, school, work, etc.
need and pressure to use is just as intense as it is for physical dependence
What is the psychoactive chemical found in Marijuana?
What is THC
Tetrahydrocannabinol
What is a depressant
Reduces a person's alertness, slows down heart rate & breathing
E-cigs, vapes, vape pens are a safer alternative to cigarettes.
True or False
What is False
Contain Nicotine which is highly addictive; the aerosol users inhale contain harmful substances including many carcinogens (just as tobacco products) and heavy metals such as tin, nickel, and lead
Joe's father had three sons: Peter, Nick, & ?
What is Joe?
Your friend is having a party tonight. You are excited & hope there will be alcohol at the party. You don't bring any of your own but you know the party will be more fun if someone brings alcohol! "I hope it is there!"
What develops at this stage?
What is Occasional Use
Tolerance: the brain and body have adjusted to the drug and it now takes a greater amount to feel the same effects of it that they previously felt.
What is changes in mood, difficulty thinking & problem solving, impaired memory, altered sense of time, increased heart rate, breathing problems, anxiety, paranoia
Gretta is at a party with her friends. Her friend hands her a beer and says "Drink up!" Gretta is hesitant. She has never tried alcohol before but is curious as to how it would make her feel. "It will probably help me relax so sure why not." Gretta drinks the beer.
What stage of addiction is Gretta in?
What is First Time Use
Curious about the effects of the drug; try it on impulse; everyone else is doing it; just this one time; act in the moment without thinking
What is smelly hair, skin, and clothes
yellow teeth, bad breath, cough, shortness of breathe, addiction
What kind of room has no doors?
What is a Mushroom!
The process that occurs in the body when an addictive drug is no longer used
What is withdrawal
Clance has been smoking Marijuana regularly for a while now. She buys it and plans when to use it so she doesn't get in trouble with her parents. She notices when she is not using, she has a difficult time sleeping, experiences mood swings, & has headaches.
What Stage of Use?
What is Planned Use
User buys the drug & plans when and where to use. Begins to run their life. Experiences withdrawal symptoms (body and brain crave the drug)
Name 3 negative consequences of alcohol use
What is making poor decisions, feeling embarrassed, feel sick, forgetful, fighting, drinking & driving, addiction, changes in mood and behavior, harder to think clearly, slurred speech, slows down brain development
affects areas of the brain that control reaction time, decision making, balance, and coordination. Affects memory, vision, heart rate, and speech
What is a carcinogen? Name two found in tobacco products
Arsenic- found in rat poison
Formaldehyde-preservative found in embalming fluid
carbon monoxide- same gas found in the exhaust from a car
Benzene- used in making plastics
Ammonia- used in cleaning products
Hydrogen cyanide- poisonous gas
What is so fragile that saying its name breaks it?
What is Silence?
What is Addiction?
Who usually develops an addiction?
What is the compulsive use of drugs or alcohol despite the negative & harmful consequences
ANYONE!! addiction occurs in all types of individuals regardless of race, age, nationality, gender, socioeconomic status, education level, occupation, etc.
What is my name? And my coworker??
What is Abbi & Lesley
What is age 25-30
Prefrontal cortex (executive center) responsible for judgment, behavior, impulse control, & emotional regulation & it is one of the areas of the brain most affected by alcohol. can slow down or even stop this growth process and impair learning
The nicotine content of one JUUL pod (a brand of e-cigarettes) is equivalent to ___ cigarettes.
How many?
What kind of cup can't hold water?
What is A Cupcake!