Substance Use
Name 3 reasons why teens use alcohol or drugs.
Experimentation, curiosity, availability, boredom, to fit in, to look cool, peer pressure, to relieve stress, to escape, social media
Name one way alcohol can effect your behavior and one way alcohol can effect your mood.
- Aggression/violence
- Coordination/balance
- Act impulsively
- Angry/sad/anxious
What are the two components in marijuana?
THC and CBD
What is the addictive chemical in vape products?
Nicotine
What is an opioid?
An opioid is a classification of drug. They are used to alleviate pain.
Name one risk factor that increases your risk for addiction.
- Family history/genes
- Mental health concerns
- Early age drug use
- Social/environmental factors
Why is alcohol a depressant?
*What does it do to your body?*
It slows down your body's functions:
- Thinking
- Breathing
- Heart rate
- Coordination
What are the proven benefits of CBD?
There are no proven benefits.
How are vape products targeted toward kids? Give one way.
They advertise on social media, celebrities endorse the products, flavorings, easy to hide devices
What is one example of an opioid drug?
Fentanyl, heroin, perscription drugs used to treat pain (Vicodin, oxycodone/oxycontin, Percocet, codeine), morphine
How do alcohol and drugs permanently affect the brain? Give one way.
They change the way your brain develops.
It affects:
- Memory
- Decision-making
- Thinking and reasoning
- Ability to learn
What is binge drinking?
*Drinking __ drinks for men or __ drinks for women in two hours.*
Drinking 5+ (men) or 4+ (women) drinks in two hours.
What are the side effects of marijuana use? Give one side effect.
- Thinking and focus impairments
- Memory problems
- No motivation
- Perception changes
- Lower IQ
- Mental health problems
What is thirdhand smoke?
Smoke that lingers on furniture, clothing, surfaces, rugs
Why shouldn't you drive while taking opioids? Give one reason.
Many opioids can cause drowsiness, tiredness, impaired motor skills/judgment/reaction times
Define tolerance.
Needing more of the drug to feel the same effect.
What are long-term effects of drinking alcohol? Give one effect.
- Dependency
- Mental health problems
- Memory and thinking impairments
- Liver and kidney disease
- Heart issues
What is the safe form of marijuana to take?
There is no safe form.
What are long-term health effects of vaping? Give one effect.
*Effects include vaping just "flavorings" or "water vapor"*
- Breathing difficulties/Respiratory issues
- Thinking and memory problems
- Cancers
- Dependence
- Tooth Decay
Why do doctors limit the amount of opioids drugs they prescribe to patients?
Opioids can be very addicting and can lead to dependency very quickly if not taken appropropriately.
What is the Good Samaritan Law?
This law protects underage users from any legal consequences when calling 911 for help if someone is hurt or sick.
Drinking a lot of alcohol at one time causing parts of the brain to shut down (effecting breathing, heart rate, consciousness).
Marijuana wax is up to 80% stronger than leaf marijuana. Explain why this is dangerous.
*What are you more at risk for developing?*
Since it's more concentrated, or stronger, there is an increased risk of experiencing a psychotic episode, hallucinations/paranoia, anxiety, mood swings, etc.
Vapes produce a(n) ____ not a vapor.
Aerosol
How can you misuse prescription drugs? Give one way.
- Taking more than prescribed
- Taking someone else's prescription/not prescribed to you
- Using it for reasons other than prescribed