Marijuana + E- Cigarettes
a term used to describe the fact that marijuana is often the first drug used in becoming addicted to or using "harder drugs"
What is the gateway drug?
The 3 most common risk factors that affect drug abuse in teens
What are family factors,social factors and personal factors?
a drug that can be obtained only with a written order form from a doctor and can be purchased only at a pharmacy
What is a prescription drug?
Slow down the bodies functions by decreasing hear and breathing rates and lowering blood pressure.
What is a depressant?
Got their name from the fact that they first gained popularity at dance clubs and raves
What are club drugs?
2 part question:
a battery powered device that heats a liquid that contains nicotine.
is it a "safe" method of use or proven method to help users relive their addiction to nicotine?
What is an e-cigarette?
Not safe, not proven to help with addiction
What are some characteristics of a family that would prevent a teen for being at risk for drug use?
What is...
-close
-supportive
-non-using family
-Feel guided/mentored
a chemical substance that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, posses, buy or sell
What is an illegal drug?
This type of depressant is known as sedative-hypnotics and causes poor coordination, slurred speech and decreased alertness. Over time if used regularly, will make the user sleepy, irritable and confused.
What are barbiturates?
Ex: Glue, household items - even a single session of inhalant abuse can cause death by cardiac arrest or suffocation
What is an inhalant?
List 3 street names for Marijuana
What is...
-weed
-pot
-dope
-grass
Peer groups, role models and competitive pressures are all kinds of of this type of risk factor associated with drug use
What are social risk factors?
The improper use of medicines either prescription or over the counter drugs
What is drug-misuse?
A frequently abused opiate (especially in Polk County) and around the United States made from morphine in a laboratory. The substance is HIGHLY addictive and is available in various forms.
What is heroin?
2 part Questions:
A synthetic drug that is similar to the hormone testosterone.
Generally this drug is abused primary by people trying to achieve ___________.
What are anabolic steroids?
What are bigger muscles?
A commonly used item in schools and office settings that e-cigarettes can be disguised as
What are USB/ flash drives?
A factor that reduces a person's stress potential for harmful behavior
What are protective factors?
When a drug is intentionally used improperly or unsafely
-When any drug is used for non-medical purposes
What is drug abuse?
2 part Question:
A group of powerful stimulants that increase the heart heart, blood pressure and breathing rate.A group that is related to the above answer but is MORE powerful. This drug is HIGHLY addictive and made with over the counter ingredients.
What are Amphetamines?
What is Methamphetamine?
Names of Club Drugs
What is Ecstasy, Rohypnol/(Roofies), GHB, Ketamine (K)
List 3 side effects described in the movie about teenage marijuana use
What is...
-Poor coordination
-What is paranoia
-What is difficulties in problem solving and thinking
-What is decreased overall IQ
Explain how a teen's family life can either be a risk factor for drug abuse or a protective factor
If a teen's family is characterized by poor relationships and drug abuse by family members,it can be a risk factor for drug abuse.If a teen's family life has good relationships and clear enforced rules it can be a protective factor against drug abuse.
a mood altering drug
-a chemical that affects brain activity
What is a psychoactive drug?
List two other stimulants that are extremely addictive and not only cause short term side effects, but also very harsh long term effects with cancer causing consequences.
Other than: Amphetamines and Methamphetamine
What is Cocaine and Nicotine?
A drug commonly seen at clubs, bars, concerts and raves- known as the "date rape" drug- can impair a user for up to 12 hours.