The Teen Brain On Drugs
The chemical that is released in the brain that creates the feeling of pleasure
Dopamine
The addictive chemical found in tobacco products.
Nicotine
E-cigarettes are new devices that deliver nicotine and/or additives in the form of an ___________.
Aerosol
Why is marijuana considered a "gateway" drug?
It may lead to the use of other drugs. Marijuana may put a user in contact with people that do or sell other drugs.
Individuals may build a tolerance to marijuana and is in need of a better/harder "high".
What kind of drug is alcohol?
Depressant
Physical and mental symptoms that occur after stopping the use of a drug.
Withdrawal
What are 4 types of tobacco products
Cigarettes
Cigars
Chewing tobacco (dip)
E-cigarettes
In 2019, an outbreak of a disease that landed many e-cigarette users in the hospital due to a flavor chemical (diacetyl) in the e-juice is known as__________
Popcorn lungs
The chemical in marijuana that produces a "high" is _______.
The chemical _______ in marijuana does not create mind altering effects but instead is used for its medical properties.
THC
CBD
The consumption of five or more drinks in a row by men — or four or more drinks in a row by women — at least once in the previous 2 weeks, is called....
Binge Drinking
Drugs act on the brain affecting a wide range of abilities such as (name 3)
perception
cognition
judgment
reaction time
coordination
(MANY OTHERS)
The deadly, tasteless, odorless gas in tobacco smoke is called ________________.
It displaces _____________ from ____________, which mean the heart gets less of it.
Carbon monoxide
oxygen
bloood
One juice pod = _# of cigarettes
20
One joint gives as much exposure to cancer-producing chemicals as _______# cigarettes do.
4-5
The most life-threatening consequence of binge drinking due to consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time.
Alcohol poisoning
a brain disorder or illness associated with compulsive (uncontrollable) behavior, despite negative consequences.
addiction
Tobacco is best known for three major dangers:
Carbon monoxide
Nicotine
& _______________, a tacky dark brown or yellow residue.
Tar
The long-term dangers from e-cigarettes(vapes) are unknown because e-cigarettes(vapes) have only been around for about a ______________.
Decade (10 years) 2003
The level of the THC, the mind altering chemical in marijuana, is the same in every marijuana use. (True or False)
false
The 3 main factors that determine how quickly alcohol effects a person are?
Age
Weight
Gender- Male/Female
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.
The lung disease that a smoker can develop where there is chronic inflammation in the lungs causing scaring in the airways and excessive mucus that results in a chronic cough (smokers cough)
Bronchitis
There are many type of e-cigarettes(vapes) devices. All have at 4 common parts. What are they?
cartridge
heating element
battery
mouth piece
Explain how marijuana may cause a person to have lower life satisfaction? (think of the long term effects)
LONG-TERM EFFECTS
• Decline in IQ / Poor school performance and higher chance of dropping out
• Lower life satisfaction
• Relationship problems, intimate partner violence
• Antisocial behavior including stealing money or lying
• Financial difficulties / Increased welfare dependence
• Greater chances of being unemployed or not getting good jobs.
Which organ breaks down alcohol?
____________, a long-term effect of heavy drinking can cause this organ's cells to become hard.
Liver
cirrhosis