Marijuana
Is marijuana addictive?
People who begin using marijuana before the age of 18 are four to seven times more likely to develop a marijuana use disorder than adults. Yes it is addictive.
when is Blood Alcohol Concentration used? and what is the percentage?
.08%
What risk increases if adolescents starting drinking or using substances early?
Adolescents who begin drinking and using marijuana before 15 are almost twice as likely to become an alcoholic than adolescents who begin at 17, and almost four times more likely than those who begin at 20 or 21.
Is marijuana legal in the US?
It depends on the state. It is legal in NY. You have to be 21 years old.
why is prescription drug abuse dangerous?
Many pills can be laced with fentanyl. If is not prescribed to you by a doctor and from a pharmacy you don't know what is in it or how it will affect you.
what is the psychoactive component?
THC = Tetrahydrocannabinol
What is one short term and one long term impact of teen alcohol use?
Short term: Judgement processes, decision making, reasoning are impaired. Speech becomes slurred and coordination impaired. Last area to be impacted is vital functions center: breathing, heartbeat.
Long term: Can cause cancer of the mouth and stomach. Alcohol is the leading cause of liver problems
Why are substances more addictive than natural rewards (i.e. sports, food)?
When some drugs of abuse are taken, they can release 2 to 10 times the amount of dopamine that natural rewards provide.
What is a legal consequence that a teen could face for substance use or substance use related incidents?
what is an example of a refusal skill? Other than saying No.
No thank you
Change the subject
Make a joke
Give a reason or excuse
Tell the truth
Give an alternative
Walk away
Ignore the request
What is the danger with potency of marijuana increasing?
The increase in potency from 4% to 15% means the effects are stronger. This is resulting in people coming to the ER and increases chance of addiction.
What is a common myth about alcohol?
coffee will help to sober you up.
Fizzy (carbonated) alcoholic drinks affect you more rapidly than non-fizzy alcoholic drinks.
Illicit drugs cause more harm than alcohol.
Most people my age drink alcohol.
Using substances doesn’t change the brain
Substances don't impact everyone the same. What is a reason for this?
Genetics, health conditions, medications
what is the good samaritan law?
Allows people to call 911 without fear of arrest if they are having a drug or alcohol overdose that requires medical care or if they witness someone overdosing.
What is a long-term impact of e-cig/ vape use?
Impact memory and increase risk of mood disorders. Can lead to lung diseases and mouth cancers. Respiratory problems. Addiction.
What is the link between marijuana use and mental health?
Marijuana use has been linked to a range of mental health problems, such as depression and social anxiety. People who use marijuana are more likely to develop temporary psychosis.
What is binge drinking?
Consuming five or more standard drinks per occasion for men and four or more drinks for women
What is one of the parts of the brain that is impacted by substances? (hint: think making decisions and coordination)
Brain stem, cerebral cortex, limbic system
What is the social host law?
Primary purpose is to address the problem of adults who allow minors to drink in their homes
Parents who host a party
What are two ingredients in vapes/e-cigs?
metals, nicotine, tobacco, formaldehyde, cancer causing chemicals
Two impacts of marijuana use on the teen brain and body
memory, learning, attention, decision making, coordination, emotions, and reaction time.
What is alcohol poisoning?
It happens when there’s too much alcohol in your blood, causing parts of your brain to shut down. It’s also called alcohol overdose.
How does the reward circuit and pleasure seeking behaviors connect to substance use?
It links together a number of brain structures that control and regulate our ability to feel pleasure. Feeling pleasure motivates us to repeat behaviors that are critical to our existence. In addition, the limbic system is responsible for our perception of other emotions, both positive and negative, which explains the mood-altering properties of many drugs.
what is Leandra's law?
First time offenders driving while intoxicated (.08 or more BAC) or impaired by drugs while a child younger than 16 is in the vehicle may be charged with Class E Felony punishable by up to 4 years in a state prison
What is a risk factor that puts a teen at a higher risk for developing substance use disorder?
1 in 4 chance of developing an addiction if they start before age 18.
Research shows that about 40 to 60 percent of an individual’s risk of addiction is related to genetics