Marijuana
Name 3 short term effects of marijuana
Altered senses, changes in mood, impaired body movement, difficulty with thinking and problem solving, impaired memory, hallucinations, delusions, and psychosis
List 1 amphetamine drug names
Adderall, Dexedrine, and Ritalin
What is one effect of alcohol?
Alcohol can
Make you dehydrated
Change your moods
Change your behaviors
Impair your judgement
Slow down your brain
Impair your memory
Impair your physical control
Make you nauseous or vomit
What were the three mental disorders talked about last week?
ADHD, Anxiety Disorder, and Depression
What is one way to boost your immune system?
Eating the right nutrients
Getting enough sleep
Exercising
Washing your hands
Getting vaccinated
Reducing stress levels
True or False: Marijuana can cause a lower life satisfaction.
True
Stimulant
What is the legal age to drink in the United States?
The legal age to drink is 21
What is a symptom of ADHD?
Being easily distracted, fidgeting a lot, having a hard time staying quiet, having a hard time staying on task
Where can you go to find out if you are fully vaccinated or need to get more?
You can talk to your doctor
List 2 health benefits of marijuana
Reduces anxiety, inflammation and relive pain, control nausea, slows tumor growth, relax tight muscles, stimulate appetite and weight gain, and treats insomnia
What are 2 side effects of amphetamines
Can cause euphoria, anxiety, and a boost in confidence
What is a consequence of underage drinking?
Increased chance of developing an addiction
Increased chance of making poor decision
Risk of harming your brain
Possibility for a monetary fine, loss of driver’s license, jail sentence, or juvenile detention sentence
What is one way to manage anxiety?
Taking time to process, counting to ten slowly, breathing slowly and deeply, exercising, listening to music, hobbies, getting enough sleep, staying away from substances, talking to friends or counselors, etc.
What does the immune system do?
Defends body against infections while protecting its own cells
What is a side effect of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome ?
Nausea, vomiting, and dehydration
List 2 of the withdrawal symptoms
irritability, trouble sleeping, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and confusion
Look at the label and look for the percentage of alcohol by volume (ABV)
What is one effect depression can have on your health?
Obesity, sever weight loss, pain or physical illness
What do vaccines do?
Expose you to weakened viruses so your body can learn to recognize them and make defenses
How does marijuana use affect newborns ?
Linked to lower birth rates and increased risk of brain and behaviorist problems. Affect brain development.
True or False: There is not a high abuse potential, tolerance, and dependence for amphetamines
False
What organ deals with alcohol?
Your liver metabolizes alcohol
What is one way to manage ADHD?
Stay organized, take breaks, get rid of distractions, exercise, set deadlines, create routines, medication, therapy/counseling
What do white blood cells do?
Detect and fight infection