Teen Addiction
What are the 3 most commonly abused drug among teenagers?
Nicotine, Alcohol, Marijuana
Name 3 symptoms of depression
Sadness, eating problems, sleeping problems, hopelessness, fatigue, irritability/restlessness, trouble concentrating
Name the main psycho-active chemical in marijuana
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
What is the primary substance responsible for drug overdose deaths in Nassau County in 2016?
Fentanyl (primarily found in heroin and now among other substances)
This is when the body becomes used to a drug and needs larger and larger amounts to produce the same effects
Tolerance
This happens when a person becomes physically and psychologically dependent on the drug to properly operate
Addiction
Name 3 healthy stress management techniques
Breathing, meditation, physical activity, listening to music, talking to somebody, experiencing the feelings
The brain chemical that contributes to feelings of pleasure and satisfaction as part of the reward system. Plays a big part in addiction.
Dopamine
Name 2 dangers of vaping e-cigarettes
Lung pollution, bacteria, device explosions, gum disease
What is the charge for possession of a THC wax cartridge?
Felony possession of controlled substance
True or False: The earlier an individual starts smoking, drinking, or using other drugs, the greater the likelihood of developing an addiction
True
Using drugs as a way of numbing or relieving mental health symptoms
Self-medication
Signs and symptoms that result from either the sudden removal of, or abrupt decrease in the regular dosage of a drug
Withdrawal
This is when an individuals blood alcohol level rises to a danger point in which the individual loses consciousness and may go into a coma or even die
Alcohol poisoning
What category of drug is cocaine classified as?
Stimulant
True or False?: People who reported starting to drink before the age of 15 were four times more likely to also report meeting the criteria for alcohol dependence at some point in their lives.
True
Give 2 common symptoms of anxiety
Panic attacks
Avoidance of places or situations
Obsessions or compulsions
Re-experiencing of traumatic events and avoidance of stimuli
Persistent and excessive anxiety and worry
What is Xananx commonly prescribed for?
Anxiety, sleep dysfunction
Give 1 long term affect of alcohol on the body and 1 long term affect of alcohol on the mind
Body: Cancer, cardiovascular disease, nervous system damage, neurological damage
Mind: depression, anxiety, antisocial personality disorder
How many drops of e-liquid is equal 1 cigarette?
2 drops
People who began using addictive substances before age 15 are how many times likelier to develop a substance problem than those who delay first use until age 21 or older?
7 times
Name the 2 types stress
Eustress: good
Distress: Bad
What percentage of people who use marijuana develop an addiction to it?
30%
What is the THC concentration of butane hash oil (wax)
80%
Give 2 reasons why teenagers are more likely to develop an addiction to drugs
Areas of a teenager's brain that control impulsive behavior are not fully formed
Parts of the teenage brain that reinforce drug use are already in high gear
The teenage brain’s pleasure centers mature quicker than the part of the brain responsible for sound decision-making