Under the Influence
Is alcohol organic or synthetic matter?
Organic, natural, come from plants
What is the legal age to buy and consume alcoholic beverages?
21 and older
Name 3 of the most popular substances abused by teens.
Nicotine, Marijuana, Alcohol
What are some sources of alcohol?
Plants, fruits, berries, cane, anything with sugar
Much like drugs, what food group can humans become most addicted to?
Sugars
What is the name of the chemical in alcoholic drinks?
Ethanol- flammable, volatile, pungent taste
At approximately what age is the human brain fully mature?
Between Ages 25-27 Mid 20s
_ _ _ _ die in the liver when alcohol is consumed, opioids also eat away at the matter in your body.
CELLS
What is one medical use for alcohol?
Sterilize wounds
True or False
Lack of symmetry in the brain indicates that the brain is impaired?
True
Which drug is proven to be 50 to 100 times more lethal than morphine, heroin and oxycodone?
Fentanyl
Colorless, odorless and can be absorbed through the skin.
Come in powder or pill format when sold illegally.
What is the scientific term for the feel good chemical in your brain that is triggered by pleasure?
Dopamine
Where is the central nervous system located?
Nerves in the brain, spinal cord, arms legs
How long does it take for alcohol to travel to the brain?
Approximately 5minutes
It is harder to make _________ when under the _________ of alcohol.
decisions, influence
What does the acronym FDA mean?
Food and Drug Administration
Health Adovcates
Jordan planned to get "wasted" as a way to celebrate his new job. The next morning a video is circulating of him passed on a garbage filled lawn.
What side effect did he experience?
Blackout/Memory loss
How does alcohol affect the central nervous system?
Slows down brain activity and response sensors, delayed function, impulsive behaviors, lack of self control
Provide 3 reasons why teens and young adults start smoking/vaping and abusing other substances?
Experimenting, family problems, peer pressure, media influence, rebel, look cool.
___________ can be passed down through DNA resulting in a child receiving the genetics of a parent with a previous or existing drug problem.
Addiction
What is an opioid?
The pleasure center is found where in the human brain?
orbito frontal cortex VTA
What is the function of your liver?
Filter fluids
What does SAPIS mean?
Substance Abuse Prevention Intervention Specialist
Seizures, extreme dizziness, confusion, difficulty swallowing, unconsciousness, difficulty seeing