definitions
What is the definition of addiction?
You cant stop using the drug
What does the term gateway drug mean?
A starting point of drug use that can lead to stronger drug use.
What are the 3 classifications of drugs?
What are 3 reasons a person might start using drugs?
curiosity, to fit in, peer pressure, look around, and that's what they're surrounded by
drug abuse is...
purposefully using a drug in an illegal way
What does it mean if someone has developed a tolerance to a drug?
They need more of the drug to feel the same effect as first use.
what does it mean a starting point for a gateway?
the begin using and opens up the opportunity for harder drug use.
What does a stimulant do to the body and brain?
Speeds you up
What are 2 physical effects of drug use?
stroke, trouble sleeping, anxiety, age faster, and chronic illness.
drug misuse is...
using medicine in the wrong way
What is withdrawal?
negative feelings the user feels when not using the drug.
If someone starts using a vape what could it lead to later on down the round (future)
the curiosity to try a more harder potent drug.
What does a depressant do to the brain and body?
Slows down
depression, anxiety, decrease attention span, and anger
drug abuse vs misuse... someone takes Tylenol more then the recommended amount.
drug misuse
What is the definition of a drug?
a substance that changes (alters) the brain and body.
How would you describe a gateway drug to someone?
example
What does a hallucinogen do to the brain and body?
changes (alters) your senses
What are 2 social effects of drug use?
Withdrawal from friends and family, lose interest of hobbies, lose happiness.
Someone takes a pain killer 3 times the recommended amount to catch a high. Misuse or abuse
drug abuse
What is dependence?
the user relies on the drug to feel normal.
What are the 3 gateway drugs?
tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana.
Alcohol is an example of what classification of drugs?
Tobacco is an example of what classification of drugs?
depressant and stimulant.
If your fiend is thinking about using drugs, what are some effects that you would tell them could happen if they starting using to lean them away from trying drugs.
any of the effects
Give an example of misuse and abuse.
example