Terminology
Synthetic drugs that are made to imitate the effects of other drugs are called?
What are Designer Drugs.
The body becomes accustomed to the drug, so the user needs more and more of it to feel its effects, what is this called?
Tolerance
True or False? Manufacture of illegal drugs is not regulated.
True
What will be put at risk when these behaviors are engaged in?
Physical Health
What can you become if you choose to stay drug free?
Role Model
Which Nervous System does psychoactive change in terms of the way it functions?
Central Nervous System
What type of dependence is when the user comes to believe that he or she needs the drug to feel good or to function normally?
Psychological dependence
What are two things a drug may impair within someone's mental health?
Think and Reason
DWI’s and DUI’s can result in collisions that cause what two things?
Injuries and Death
Besides the physical and mental what are 2 consequences for marijuana?
Increased appetite, and Weakened immunity to infection
What will happen in the intake of a drug in a large amount and sometimes the consequence is a fatal reaction?
Overdose
What type of dependence is when the user’s body develops a chemical need for the drug?
Physiological dependence
How often could it take for reactions from a drug to occur?
Reactions can occur with a teen’s first drug use.
What may a person lose interest in when taking drugs?
Healthy Activities
Name 3 types of Inhalants?
Tovlents, Aerosols, Glues, Paints, Varnishes, Gasoline
Name me 3 things that Hallucinogens alter?
Moods, Thoughts, and Sense Perceptions: Vision, Hearing, Smell and Touch.
What can occur in some cases of withdrawal from a drug?
Death
What may you lose as an effect of drugs?
Friendships
What three pursuits does drugs affect a person's ability to pursue?
Interests, Goals, and Dreams
What does marijuana have more of than tobacco smoke?
Cancer causing chemicals
What is another word for the term opiates?
Narcotics
When the effect of a drug wears off withdrawal occurs. Name 5 symptoms of withdrawal?
Nervousness, Insomnia, Headaches, Vomiting, Chills and Cramps.
What are two diseases that could from injecting drugs?
Hepatitis B and HIV
Family members of the user will bear this because hey feel responsible for the teen and his or her drug use?
Emotional burden
What are 3 factors that influence you?
Peer pressure, Family members, Role Models, Media, Perceptions of drug behavior, Misleading information