Addiction and the Brain
True or False: Drug addiction is preventable and treatable. If left untreated it can last a lifetime or lead to death.
True
True or False: Alcohol is considered a drug.
True
True or False: JUUL, e-cigs, and vapes are different things.
False
MDMA is commonly called/known as ______________
Ecstasy
Anabolic steroids are an artificial version of which hormone?
Testosterone
Taking drugs at any age can lead to addiction. But early use of drugs during adolescence years can cause serious problems because our brains are not fully developed until _____ years old.
25
What is a standard drink size (beer, hard liquor, wine)?
12 oz beer, 1.5 oz hard liquor, 5 oz wine
True or False: Vaping is safer than using cigarettes.
False
What do Fentanyl, Heroin, and Oxycodone all have in common?
All Opioids
What drug category does LSD fall under?
Psychedelics
A person who has been using cocaine or meth for a long time may find it impossible to feel pleasure without the drug. What phase of addiction is this?
Dependance
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Nicotine is an extremely addictive substance. What drug category does Nicotine fall under?
Stimulant
Which synthetic opioid is 50-100x stronger than morphine?
Fentanyl
Psilocybin is also known as
Magic Mushrooms
The last phase of addiction is called _____________. This is when a person has had some time free of their addiction and then reverts back to old habits.
Relapse
When someone drinks, their judgment and decision-making is impaired. Which area of the brain is responsible for these things?
Frontal Lobes
Nicotine use during adolescence can _______________ the risk for addiction to other drugs in the future.
Increase
In 2020, Oregon voters passed _________________, approving shifts in how the state deals with the use of illegal drugs. It reduces penalties for drug possession, making Oregon the first state to decriminalize the personal possession of illegal drugs (i.e. Heroin, MDMA, Cocaine, Ocycodone, LSD, Psilocybin).
Measure 110
Regular or heavy use of Marijuana can cause someone to:
Become dependant on cannabis
Reduced cognitive functioning
Less motivated in work/school
Higher risk for trying other drugs
Where can someone get help for their addiction?
School Resource:
Community Resource:
National Resource:
Substance Use Specialist (Jenna Thoma)
Hawthorne Walk-In Center
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
The brain’s __________________ region is responsible for memory and learning. Large amounts of alcohol can impair this region and cause “blackouts”.
Hippocampus
One way that the vaping industry is following in the footsteps of the cigarette industry is by trying to attract _____________ as "replacement customers" for those they lose.
Young People
What are 5 common short term effects of drug abuse?
(Answers may vary) Hangovers, withdrawals, anxiety, headaches, being paranoid, hallucinations, being irritable, becoming very sad or depressed.
What are 5 common long term effects of drug abuse?
(Answers may vary) Addiction, Brain damage, Major depression, stomach issues, cancers, schizophrenia, hallucinations, being paranoid, death.