addiction
how are addiction and drug abuse related?
when addicted, they continue using the drug despite the harm
what are the top three drugs used on college campuses?
alcohol, marijuana, stimulants
how can addiction affect your social life?
neglecting responsibilities, relationship problems, neglecting hobbies
what are 3 side effects of drug abuse?
mood swings, insomnia, psychosis
where can you find help for drug abuse on campus?
anywhere! reach out to anyone you feel comfortable with or contact the Marquette recovery program
what is the main foundation of drug abuse?
nicotine
what is the most common stimulant college students take unprescribed?
adderall
intervention medication for nicotine?
gum or patch
do prescription drugs play a role in abuse?
yes, college students have been known to abuse adderall to help study or get work done
what should you do is you notice someone might be overdosing?
call 911 immediately
what are three factors why only some people become addicted?
biology, environmental and developmental
why is binge drinking unhealthy?
it can lead to addiction
what is one stage of abuse?
initial use, abuse, tolerance, dependence, addiction, relapse
what is the correlation between educational attainment and drugs?
those who are more focused on school tend to drink and use drugs less
who is the campus safety dog?
blue!
half
which part of the brain involved in short term memory does marijuana effect?
the hippocampus
what is an example of campus intervention?
teaching about drug abuse, intervention programs for students, in patient rehab facilities, campus sobriety
what is the connection between home life and drug usage?
those who grow up around heavy drinkers or drug users are more prone to such behaviors
do you get in trouble for calling MUPD when you notice someone might be overdosing or drank too much and you were also partaking?
NO! the most important thing is to call for help- there are no consequences for it
psychostimulant, cannabis, and alcohol abuse
which part of the brain do stimulants act on that can lead to an addiction?
the reward system
what is the condition of being dependent on a drug?
anhedonia
what are some long term affects of drug and/or alcohol use?
liver or kidney failure, cancer, or overdose
what's the best way stop an opioid overdose?
narcan