Types of Substances
A stimulant found in energy drinks and soda.
Caffeine
The “feel-good” chemical often increased by drugs.
What is dopamine
Using more than intended or more often than planned.
What is "loss of control"
You find hidden vapes in your friend’s bag.
What is a red flag?
% of teens who haven’t tried drugs.
Over 70%
A drug that slows the body down and is found in many party settings.
What is alcohol
The brain's control center affected by substance use.
What is the Prefrontal cortex
Being secretive, avoiding friends, and slipping grades can be these.
Warning signs of substance use
Your best friend dares you to try weed.
What is peer pressure?
Legal age to use nicotine and tobacco in the U.S.
21
The drug commonly misused for ADHD and sold as a "study aid."
What is Adderall
The brain chemical linked to memory and learning, disrupted by drugs.
What is glutamate
Needing a substance just to feel “normal” is a sign of this.
What is "dependency"
Your cousin drinks alone in their room every night.
What is a warning sign of problematic use?
# of drinks in a “binge drinking” episode for teen males.
5
A synthetic drug that mimics cannabis and is sometimes labeled “not for human consumption.”
What is Spice/K2
The part of the brain responsible for emotions and risk-taking.
Amygdala
Lying to parents or sneaking out to use a substance is an example of this.
What is a Behavioral change
A friend says, “If you don’t try it, you’re a loser.”
What is aggressive peer pressure?
% of high school seniors who misuse prescription drugs.
Around 5–6%
This illegal opioid is responsible for many overdose deaths and is often mixed with other drugs.
What is Fentanyl
Substance use can impair this type of memory used for problem-solving.
What is working memory
Experiencing shakes, sweating, or irritability after stopping use.
what is Withdrawal symptoms
You overhear someone offering pills to another student.
What is a situation to report to a trusted adult?
% of teens who try alcohol before age 15
30%