Risks
Who has risk of developing alcoholism or addiction?
Anyone who uses
Two kinds of choices are low risk choices and ____________ choices
high risk
Name a problem that can be caused by alcohol or drug use
Death
Arrest
Family problems
School and Work problems
Etc
When a person drinks a lot of alcohol but does not feel the effects that means they have a (high/low) tolerance
high
The only low risk choice for marijuana is ___________
Zero
The reason a person drinks or uses drugs isn't as important as how much the use and how ________ they use.
often
When someone under 21 chooses to drink alcohol they are making a (high-risk/low-risk) choice.
high risk
Two kinds of problems are health problems and ____________ problems
Impairment
When someone reaches their tolerance level, they become _____________
Impaired (high, drunk, buzzed...)
The drug found in marijuana is called __________
THC
A person's biological risk is 4 times higher if they have a ___________ with alcoholism/addiction
biological parent
Our choices are affected by social influences and ___________ influences
psychological
People who experience emotional problems like depression and anxiety usually develop those problems (before/after) they develop addiction
After
Before a person reaches their physical tolerance level, they will first reach their ___________ tolerance level.
Mental
Marijuana potency can vary significantly, so unlike alcohol there is no standard ___________
dose
Certain personality traits and more common among people with alcoholism/addiction. Name one of these traits.
Impulsive
Gregarious
Rebellious
Sensation Seeking
Give an example of a social influence that may encourage alcohol or drug use
TV and Movies
Music
Social Media
Advertising
Etc
Health problems typically develop over a long time, but impairment problems could occur _____________
Any time a person uses
A person who has reached their mental tolerance level may not stumble or have difficulty speaking, but their __________ will be affected.
Brain/mental functions
(Attention, Decision Making, Reaction Speed)
Marijuana can make it difficult for users to shift their _______________ when driving, so they are more likely to experience a crash
attention