Brain and Addiction
How do drugs/alcohol enter brain cells?
Receptors
Name two of the withdrawal symptoms of trying to quit marijuana.
Irritability, the inability to sleep, decreased appetite,drug cravings, and anxiety.
The most common STD in the US
HPV
What are JUULs
A handheld electronic device that vaporizes a flavored liquid.
Name 3 slang names.
Any of these = Poppers, Snappers, Boppers, Discorama, Heart-on, Locker Room, Nitrates, Pearls, Rush, Whippets, Army, Bullet, High Ball, Oz, Bolt, Climax, Hardware, Man Aroma, Ozone, Quick Silver, Thrust.
What is the "love chemical" of the brain? Does this chemical go up or down when taking drugs?
Endorphins, this love chemical goes up when taking drugs.
How many states allow medicinal marijuana to be used.
HIV stands for _____ _____ _____
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
How much longer do nonsmokers live than smokers?
They live about 10 years longer.
In the early 1800s' they used what as an inhalant for anesthetics.
Nitrous oxide
This drug causes a 300% increase in dopamine in the brain
Cocaine
What chemical found in marijuana is responsible for dulled and slowed reactions?
THC
This is where HIV had originated
Africa
How can nicotine affect a pregnant woman’s body and the baby?
Nicotine can cross the placental barrier causing harmful effects to the fetus and inhibits oxygen and nutrients from reaching the child.
Name 4 different long term effects.
Hearing loss, Nerve damage which can lead to difficulty walking, talking, etc., Bone marrow damage, Irregular heart rhythms, Brain damage, Serious damage to vital organs, Permanent malfunctioning or damage of nerves.
This drug causes a 1200% increase in dopamine in the brain
Methamphetamine
Extended use of marijuana can cause increased damage to the _______ and ________ system.
Lungs and reproductive system.
A virus that causes sores or blisters that appear on the genitals of both males and females
Herpes
What is the equivalent of 1 JUUL pod to the number of cigarettes?
1 JUUL pod equals 1 pack of cigarettes
There are 4 categories for Inhalants name 3 of the 4 categories.
Volatile Solvents, Aerosols, Gases, and Nitrites.
What is the job of endorphins in our brain?
Creating feelings of joy/reward/elation, which could cause a relief of pain
What is the percent of high school students that admitted to using marijuana in 2012?
48%
Having this kind of relationship can prevent contracting STD's
monogomous
What happens to the brain with long-term tobacco use?
It changes the brain chemistry resulting in a chemical imbalance.
In 2009 how many kids from the ages of 12-18 abused inhalants?
2.1 million