Brain
The teen brain is more sensitive to drug use than adult brains. Why?
Their brains are not yet fully developed.
What is the ingredient in marijuana that is intoxicating?
THC
What is the addiction to alcohol called?
alcoholism
How old must a person be in Massachusetts to legally buy, have, and use marijuana and alcohol?
21 years old
The natural chemical in the brain that is linked to positive feelings is called
Dopamine
It effects your:
- sense of time
-coordination
-judgment
Name 2 ways alcohol may effect your relationship with others? (family, friends, community)
get into arguments/fights
making good decisions
What are the 3 ways someone can use marijuana?
Smoke it
Vape it
Eat it (edibles)
What do depressants do to the body and mind
Slows down functions
Marijuana can become scary because ....
you can see,smell, or hear things that are disturbing.
Name 3 short term effects of alcohol
coordination
balance
blurred vision
slurred speech
memory loss
blackouts
Alcohol causes the blood to _______ to the skin's surface making the person feel _______, not actually staying that way.
rise
warm
The area of the brain that is involved mainly with emotion is the ________________
Limbic System
Mental addiction
liver & stomach.
A person may feel irritable, shake, or feel sick, when they are going through
Withdrawals
The last part of the brain to fully develop is _______ which helps with information processing, critical thinking, and decision making.
The prefrontal cortex.
Why is marijuana considered a gateway drug?
Individuals who do marijuana often spend time with people who have, done, or sell other drugs
What kind of drug is alcohol?
Depressant
What is the difference between short-term and long-term effects(dangers)
Short-term: dangers a person might face within a short time after using a drug. (usually easy to treat)
Long-term: dangers a person might face after using a drug many times over a longer time frame. (usually harder to treat)