What are medicines, and into what two groups are they classified?
Medicines are legal drugs that help the body fight injuries, illnesses or diseases. They can be classified into prescription drugs or over-the-counter drugs.
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What are the two types of factors that affect drug abuse?
Risk and protective factors.
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What are depressants and what are three examples of it?
They are drugs that slow down the brain and body reactions. Some examples are Barbiturates, CNS depressants, and Opiates.
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Is being drug free a choice?
Yes, being drug free is a choice.
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What was the topic of the presentation in general and who were the 3 presenter's full names?
It was on drugs/drug use and the presenters were Delilah Kline, Reyna Arroyo, and Karina Contreras.
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How do brain cells change after repeated drug use?
After repeated drug use brain cells lose receptors for dopamine, which weakens their abilibilty to process the chemical. The pleasure signal weakens.
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What is a protective factor?
It is a factor that reduces a person's potential for harmful behavior. They can help you stay drug free.
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What are stimulants and what are 3 examples of it?
They are drugs that speeds up activities of the central nervous system. Some examples are Amphetamines, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine.
It can cause serious health problems to the drug user.
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Are powerful changes caused by drug abuse bad or good?
They are good when the person taking the drug is taking it properly. However if they are misusing it then many serious health effects can happen.
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What are three types of factors of protective and risk factors?
Three types are family factors, personal factors, and social factors.
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What are hallucinogens and what are 3 examples of it?
They are a drug that disports perception, thought and mood. Some examples are LSD, Psilocybin, and PCP.
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What are some helpful ways to stay drug free?
You can go get treatment, practice refusal skills, and get involved with drug-free activities.
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What are unwanted physical and mental effects caused by a drug?
Side effects
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What are two of the many serious health risks associated with drug abuse?
Hepatitis and HIV and risks to fetus and newborn are two of the many serious health risks that are a result of drug abuse.
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What are the 5 steps you must follow to intervene to help a friend?
1. You talk to your friend.
.. if that doesn't work then you should:
2. Ask another friend for help.
3. Follow through.
4. Seek adult or professional help.
5. Recognize your limitations.
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What are three classes of drugs that are of growing concern in recent years?
They are the Club Drugs, Inhalants, and Anabolic Steroids.
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What are some signs of possible drug abuse?
Some signs are attention-getting behaviors, poor coordination, and withdrawal from normal activities.
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What were the drugs mentioned/presented in the whole presentation?
Depressants, Stimulants, Amphetamines, Marijuana, Club Drugs and Inhalants.
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What is a common known drug myth, and is it correct or incorrect?
Myth: Medicines from a drugstore can't harm you.
Truth: This myth is incorrect because if they are misused, then they can be as dangerous as a "street drug".
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What are three common reasons why people turn to drugs?
Some people turn to drugs because it's their way of coping with life's stress and problems, others because their friends do it and some because they just simply like that feeling of getting and being high.
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What are five effects of Marijuana and why is it also known as a "gateway drug"?
Five effects:
-disorted perception
-difficulties with thinking and problem solving
-loss of motor coordinstion
-increased heart rate
-feelings of anxiety
It is known as a "gateway drug" because many people might seek out to other drugs to experience the high they first got from marijuana after building tolerance.
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What are some alternatives to drugs?
Instead of doing drugs, you can engage in physical activities, volunteer or join a youth group.
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What are some examples of drug clubs and inhalants?