Depressants
Give an Example of CNS Depressant
Alcohol, benzodiazepine, GHB, Ketamine, Opioids
How much alcohol is safe to drink while pregnant?
No safe level of drinking for people who are pregnant
Recall the five groups/classes of Drugs
Depressants, opioids, stimulants, hallucinogens, psychotheraputic
Give an example of an Opioid
Fentanyl, Oxycontin, Percocet
What is the most Common used depressant drug
Alcohol
Describe Primary Disabilities of FASD
impairment in attention, verbal learning, executive functioning, childhood leukemia
True or False- Drugs in the same class act similarly
true
How does Opioids effects the CNS
opioids slow down brain and CNS activity, sedative action that can mask pain
Describe the effects on the brain and body when using a depressant drug
slows bot the body's metabolism, disinhibition properties, euphoria, relaxation, sedation, drowsiness
Describe secondary disabilities not evident at birth
Addictions, mental health, conflict with the law, difficulty with education, employment, relationships
What is a significant health and social issue related to Alcohol use - based on course content
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
FASD is a collective term used to classify a rage of effects. Describe the effects
physical, cognitive, memory, behavioural and learning difficulties