Addiction
What does it mean when someone is addicted to a substance ?
Need the substance even if it's harming them
Name one healthy way to take care of your emotional health ?
Talking with someone you trust or journaling
What is marijuana?
Marijuana is a drug that comes from the cannabis plant. It can be smoked, vaped, or used in edible forms.
What is the main function of the heart?
The main function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.
What is substance abuse?
Substance abuse is when someone uses a drug or alcohol in a way that is harmful to their health or well-being.
Name two substances or activities that people can become addicted to.
alcohol or nicotine
Name two ways people can cope with stress.
Exercise and talking to a friend are two ways to cope with stress.
What is one short-term effect of using marijuana?
One short-term effect of marijuana use is feeling relaxed or "high," but it can also make it harder to focus or remember things.
What are two benefits of eating a balanced diet?
Eating a balanced diet helps provide energy and keeps your body healthy by giving it essential nutrients.
Name one common substance that people can abuse.
One common substance that people can abuse is alcohol.
How can addiction affect a person's relationships, school, and health?
Addiction can lead to poor grades, trouble with friends and family, and serious health problems like heart or brain damage.
Why is it important to talk about your feelings with someone you trust?
alking about your feelings helps you feel supported, understood, and can help you solve problems. It also reduces stress and anxiety.
What is one short-term effect marijuana can have on the brain ?
Memory problems, trouble thinking, slower reaction time
Why is regular physical activity important for your health?
Regular physical activity strengthens your heart, muscles, and bones, improves your mood, and helps maintain a healthy weight.
What are two risks of abusing drugs or alcohol?
Abusing drugs or alcohol can lead to health problems like liver damage or lung disease, and it can also affect relationships and school performance.
Explain how addiction changes brain chemistry and why that makes quitting difficult without help.
Addiction changes the brain’s reward system by flooding it with chemicals like dopamine. Over time, the brain needs more of the substance to feel good, and it becomes very hard to stop without treatment or support.
How can negative self-talk affect your emotional health, and what is one way to change it?
Negative self-talk can make you feel more anxious, depressed, or hopeless. One way to change it is by practicing positive affirmations or challenging negative thoughts with more realistic ones.
How does marijuana affect the brain and why is it more harmful to teens than adults?
Marijuana affects the brain by disrupting the normal function of neurotransmitters and impairing areas that control memory, learning, and decision-making. It is more harmful to teens because their brains are still developing
How do sleep and stress impact your immune system?
Lack of sleep and high stress can weaken the immune system, making you more susceptible to illnesses
How does substance abuse affect the brain and decision-making?
Substance abuse changes how the brain works by affecting areas responsible for memory, judgment, and decision-making.
How does addiction affect the way the brain makes decisions and controls impulses
Addiction changes parts of the brain that help with decision-making and self-control. It makes it harder for a person to say no to something, even when they know it’s harmful. The brain starts to focus more on getting the substance than making smart choices.
Explain how emotional health can impact physical health and give an example of how the two are connected.
Emotional health affects physical health because stress, anxiety, or sadness can lead to physical problems like headaches, stomachaches, or sleep issues.
What are the long-term effects of marijuana use on mental health, and why can it lead to addiction in some people?
Long-term marijuana use can increase the risk of anxiety, depression, and psychosis in some people. It can lead to addiction because the brain may become dependent on the drug to feel good
How does chronic stress affect the body’s hormonal and cardiovascular systems, and what long-term health issues can result from it?
Chronic stress can increase levels of hormones like cortisol, which can raise blood pressure and contribute to heart disease, weight gain, and even problems with digestion.
Explain how addiction can affect a person’s emotional and physical health, and why is it so difficult to stop without help?
Addiction can cause emotional issues like depression, anxiety, and isolation, as well as physical health problems like organ damage and a weakened immune system.