Drugs and Addiction
What are the signs that someone is addicted to a substance
They show signs of bad moods, they are jumpy, isolated, and may be in financial distress.
Who should not be drinking?
Pregnant women, those under 21, those who are planning on driving, those with health problems.
long term effects of vaping?
seizures, lung disease such as popcorn lung or bronchitis, and organ damage from added chemicals found in vapes.
What are the short term effects of weed?
issues with memory, loss of reaction time, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, lowered problem solving skills, lowered inhibition.
Consequences of alcohol during fetal development
fetal alcohol syndrome, premature birth, and miscarriage.
What are stimulates?
They are drugs that stimulate the body's systems, like their heart, brain, and nervous system. They can increase alertness and may cause anxiety.
Short term effects on alcohol?
impaired memory, slurred speech, mood changes, as well as difficulty walking.
What is the definition of vaping?
When you breath in aerosol and exhale it, breathing out tiny droplets and breathing in chemicals.
What is cannabis/marijuana?
Substance that has THC that affects the cannibinoid part of the brain. This affects the areas that deal with pleasure, memory, sensory, and concentration.
Alcohol consequences during adulthood
liver disease, organ failure, mental health struggles, and addiction.
What are Designer drugs and their examples
Designer drugs are man made drugs that mimic other drugs. Some examples would be bath salts or synthetic marijuana.
What does BAC stand for?
blood alcohol concentration.
What does ARE stand for?
Avoid, Resist, Exit
Is marijuana legal in North Carolina?
It is not, and can get you in a large amount of trouble.
consequences of exposure during childhood
impaired memory, academic decrease, learning disabilities, focus, and cognitive abilities and function.
What could be the effects for a baby from drug and addiction abuse?
Fetal alcohol syndrome, learning disabilities, health effects.
What would it take for someone to reach the legal limit for drinking?
Their gender, weight, age, and strength of the drink.
What is the definition of aerosol?
Particles dispersed in the air, usually from liquid. When you breathe in a vape, you breathe in and out aerosols.
What is a high?
When you take marijuana, the parts of the brain it effects can become overstimulated, when this happens, it creates a feeling of "high".
Consequences of what a hold addiction can have on a family?
increased tension, lack of stability, financial problems, divorce.
diseases such as HIV or AIDS, tissue damage, vein damage, and health problems like lung and heart disease.
What are long term effects of alcohol?
long term memory impairment, mental health issues, liver and heart problems.
What is nicotine?
A chemical found in vapes or cigarettes; a highly addictive chemical.
What happens when you use marijuina as a child or adolescent?
It can affect your brain development, which can result in antisocial behaviors, learning disabilities, health issues, and mental health struggles.
Consequences addiction can have on public safety and hospitals?
A need for more officers, takes up hospital rooms, can put trauma on people.