Let's Be Real!... (myth or fact)
Addiction is a lifestyle choice and shows a lack of willpower. People with a substance abuse problem are morally weak or "bad"?
What is myth...(Addicition is a disease that fenerally results from changes in the brain chemistry. it has nothing to do with being a "bad" person.)
3 signs of addiction to alcohol
What is drinking alone, drinking to get drunk, requiring more drinks to get drunk, your friends/family are concerned about your drinking, you miss work/school due to hangovers
Glues, gasses and household sprays.
What are some examples of inhalents?
This means that people hear, see, feel, or smell something that is not actually there.
What is hallucinations
This "The Dark Knight" star died in 2008 of a toxic combination of six prescription drugs.
Who is Heath Ledger?
Depression and other illnesses, such as anxiety disorders, do not affect children or adolescents. Any problem they have are just a part of growing up.
What is myth..(Children and adolescents can develop sever mental illnesses. In the United States, one in ten children and adolescents has a mental disorder severe enough to cause impairment. However, only about 20 percent of these children recieve treatment. Left untreated, these problems can get worse. Anyone talking about suicide should be taken very seriously.
Glass, Crank, Ice, Speed
What is methamphetamine
LSD and PCP
What are some examples of hallucinogens?
Mushies, Shrooms, Simpil Simon
What are some street name for magic mushroom?
This “Full House” actress suffered with anorexia and a related cocaine addiction that led her to rehab. She has since designed a $55,000 pill-covered handbag.
Who is Mary-Kate Olsen?
True or False: People with mental illness often have slightly lower IQs than the rest of the population.
Myth: Mental Illness is often correlated with higher creativity.
DAILY DOUBLE
Name in the Street for Electric kool-aid
What is street name of Cocaine?
Drugs derived from the opium plant that have a sedative effect.
What is narcotics?
True or False? Marijuana comes in processed forms and unprocessed.
True
What Famous swimmer was a addict
MICHEAL PHELPS
Males attempt suicide more often than females do?
What is Myth. Females attempt approximately 4 times as often. However, males have a higher rate of death. This is because men tend to use more violent methods.
When you think you need a certain substance to function, what is it called?
What is feeling "Physiological Dependence".
Morphine, Heroine, opium and codeine.
What are opiates
Name at least 3 factors that determine the effects a drug might have on the mind and body.
.The way the drug enters the body 2.The dose or amount of a drug taken at one time 3.The weight, age, and health status of the person 4.The emotional state of the person 5.Whether the person is taking more than one drug at the same time.
DAILY DOUBLE
This person is a famous female pop star that was said to have been experiencing the symptoms of bipolar.
Who is Brittany Spears
Heroin is made from morphine.
What is Fact
Name at least 3 guidelines for the safe use of OTC drugs.
1. Take OTC drugs only with the permission of your parents or guardian 2. Take only the dosage shown on the label 3. Do not purchase if tamper-resistant seal is broken 4. Don't use drug after the expiration date 5. Don't engage in demanding activities if medicine causes drowsiness 6. Tell parent or guardian if you have any side effects 7. Check with physician or pharmacist if you are going to use more than one OTC drug at a time.
The synthetic substances meant to immitate the effects of narcotics and hallucinogens.
What are designer and look-alike drugs?
Hashish originates from... a. East Europe b. South America c. China d. Middle East
d. Middle East
Which type of anxiety disorder is Howie Mandel diagnosed with?
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)