drugs
interfere with the way neurons send, receive, and process signals via neurotransmitters
How is the brain affected by drugs?
when someone takes so much of a drug that it prevents their brain and other organs from functioning normally.
What is an overdose?
988 suicide and crisis hotline
what are ways to get help
Stand up straight
Make eye contact
Say how you feel
Don’t make excuses
Stick up for yourself
What you should do when saying no?
The most commonly used drug in the United States.
what is marijuana?
physically and mentally dependent on a particular substance, and unable to stop taking it without incurring adverse effects.
What is addiction?
Who can be considered trusted adults?
Be aggressive
Use insults
Avoid
Act like a know-it-all
Be passive
What not to do when saying no.
The most dangerous drug in the U.S
What are opioids
a process or period of time in which one abstains from or rids the body of toxic or unhealthy substance
What is a detox?
A group of people who want to all stop using drugs/alcohol (AA, NA, etc)
What is a support group?
…afraid of being rejected by others
…want to be liked
…don’t want to lose a friend
…don’t want to be made fun of
…aren’t sure of what they really want
...curiosity
…don’t know how to get out of the situation
Why do people not say no?
What are some of the most addictive drugs?
Nicotine, alcohol, marijuana, opioids
a type of neurotransmitter and hormone. It plays a role in many important body functions, including movement, memory and pleasurable reward and motivation
What is dopamine?
Detox, rehab, medication, therapy, addiction programs...
What are treatment options?
Say no in a firm voice
Tell why (fact or excuse)
Offer something else
Promptly leave
What is the STOP strategy?
Why do people take drugs?
Curiosity, to feel good, to fit in, to do better, etc