Health Skills & Questions
Most complex organ in the body
Brain
What is a synthetic substance?
What is a Depressant?
A drug that slows down the CNS
What is a corticosteroid?
Medicine to reduce inflammation; meant to treat asthma, allergies, arthritis, etc.
Seeking help is part of the decision making process. True or False.
False
What do stimulants increase?
Alertness, attention, and energy.
Give examples of Depressants
Alcohol, barbiturates, benzos, tranq, rohypnol, GHB, etc.
What is an anabolic steroid?
Similar to the hormone testosterone, synthetic performance-enhancing drug.
Second step in Decision Making
List the possible options
What is a stimulant?
A drug that speeds up the CNS
What is a hallucinogen?
Drug that alters perception, thoughts, and feelings
Are corticosteroid effects irreversible? Yes or no.
Yes, long-term use can result in irreversible side effects.
What is a long-term effect of substance abuse?
Addiction, stress, memory, behavioral issues, etc.
How do stimulants affect the brain?
Memory, learning, and brain processes
What are short term effects of Hallucinogen use?
Dry mouth, impaired judgement, dizziness, etc.
How might you believe someone is abusing anabolic steroids?
What is health literacy?
The degree to which individuals FIND, USE, and UNDERSTAND information.
Two types of legal stimulants
Caffeine and nicotine
Give an example of a Hallucinogen.
LSD, Magic Mushrooms, etc.
What is a long-term effect of steroid use?
Addiction, weight gain, high blood pressure, etc.