Brain/Body Dangers
The chemical that is released in the brain that creates the feeling of pleasure
Dopamine
What is the addictive chemical found in tobacco products (including vapes) ?
Nicotine
What kind of drug is alcohol?
Depressant
Drugs that slows down bodily functions
Depressant
Physical and mental symptoms that occur after stopping the use of a drug.
Withdrawal
Why do people say marijuana is a gateway drug?
It may lead to use of there drugs due to meeting people that do other drugs or because an individual may have built a tolerance and is in need of a better/harder "high".
Which organ breaks down alcohol?
Liver
Purposely breathing in the fumes from ordinary products to get “high" that my cause death even after 1st time use
Inhalants
This drug is made of chemicals that can be highly explosive that can cause major tooth decay.
Methamphetamine
The chemical in marijuana that produces a "high" is _______.
_______ is used for its medical properties.
THC
CBD
Alcohol affects people differently. What are the 3 factors?
Age
Weight
Gender- Male/Female
A very addictive mind-altering substance that comes from the poppy plant that users may inject is_______.
Heroine
a brain disorder or illness associated with compulsive (uncontrollable) behavior, despite negative consequences.
Addiction
Marijuana may affect your ability to... (name 3)
concentration
coordination
remember new information
focus on tasks
reaction time
What is binge drinking?
Consumption of 5 or more alcoholic drinks in a row at least once in the previous 2 weeks for men. Consumption of 4 or more alcoholic drinks in a row at least once in the previous 2 weeks for women.
When a drug users __________ increases it means they need more of the same drug or try other dugs to get the "high" they search for.
Tolerance
The last part of the brain to fully develop is the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for critical thinking. Teens automatically rely more on the limbic system to make decisions.
***Explain why this may lead teens to drug use?
The limbic system is linked to emotions and experiencing rewards.
Rather than thinking carefully about the negative outcomes of peer pressure, the teen brain focuses more on getting the reward of their friends’ acceptance.
What are the 3 parts to a Vape?
Battery
Cartridge
Vaporizer
A long-term effect of heavy drinking is a disease called
Cirrhosis
Use of these drugs for nonmedical use to get high or to “self-medicate” can be just as dangerous and addictive as taking illegal street drugs.
Prescription Drugs