Relationships & Communication
A connection between two or more people
Relationship
A strong physical or psychological need to use something
Addiction
A depressant drug
Alcohol
A plant that is commonly used to produce cigarettes
Tobacco
A mind-altering drug produced by the Cannabis sativa plant
Marijuana
First step in the Decision-Making Model (hint: STAR)
A cycle in which someone is actively abusing alcohol or other drugs
Cycle of Addiction
Legal drinking age in US
21
A highly addictive stimulant that is found in tobacco and vaping devices
Nicotine
Slang term that describes feeling super hungry often used amongst marijuana smokers
Munchies
A form of communication without the use of spoken language
Nonverbal communication
At this stage, people have become dependent and rely on the substance
Dependence
Made of grains or any other plants and fermented to a “hard alcohol”
Liquor
Chewing tobacco and snuff are examples of
Smokeless products
Not psychoactive, promoted for muscle/joint pain
CBD
A style of communication that is clear and respectful
Assertive communication
At this stage, original dosage no longer has an effect
Tolerance
The offense of driving a vehicle while impaired by alcohol
DUI
A carcinogen and a chemical element used in rat poison but also found in all tobacco products
Arsenic
The psychoactive component of the plant, which causes changes in mood, thoughts, and perception of reality
THC
A style of communication where people avoid directly expressing their feelings/thoughts
Passive communication
People return to using drugs/alcohol after a period of sobriety often due to withdrawal symptoms
Relapse
Part of the brain that is most affected by underage drinking
Hippocampus
Promoted as a safer and healthier option for smoking but is not FDA approved for quitting nicotine addiction
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (vapes/ e-cigs etc)
When THC reaches __ it can cause some to experience anxiety, panic attacks, and paranoia
Amygdala