Addiction
What is withdrawal?
Physical and or mental symptoms that occurs after stopping or reducing intake of an addictive substance.
What is an overdose
Taking a toxic amount of a drug
What is a negative effect of social media on teens?
Increased exposure to drug related content online
What is a recreational drug?
A drug taken for pleasure rather than for medical reasons
What are performance enhancing drugs commonly used for in sports?
To improve athletic performance
Name a common Behavioral addiction
Examples include: Gambling, Gaming, Social Media or cell phone usage
How can drug use affect relationships? (broad answers)
It can strain and hurt the trust of others in your family because of behavioral changes.
What role do influencers play on teen drug use?
Through glamorizing drugs which then leads to teens trying
How can recreational drug use affect the brain long term?
Can cause permanent changes in structure, and the way the brain operates/functions.
Name a common performance enhancing drug used regularly by weight lifters
Anabolic Steroids
What type of addiction involves the compulsive use of substances like alcohol or drugs? (kinda obvious 🤷♂️)
Substance Addiction
What are some short term harmful effects of drug use?
Increased heart rate, Euphoria, altered perception
Why might teens be influenced by Hollywood celebrities?
Many teens idolize said celebrities
What is a common risk of using recreational drugs?
Addiction
Name a common health risk with using performance enhancing drug
Heart failure/Heart related problems
What are some common signs or symptoms of addiction? (multiple valid answers)
- Inability to quit
- Neglecting Responsibilities
- Physical Withdrawal Symptoms
- Tolerance
How can drug use effect your mental well being/health?
Can cause Depression or Anxiety
What changes occur to the brains reward system due to prolonged drug use?
Can alter the brains reward system, or increasing dopamine levels leading to more drugs to achieve the same level of reward
What substance is most commonly referred to as the most common gateway drug?
Marijuana
Name one or more side effects of growth hormone GH as a performance enhancing drug>
Common side effects are joint pain, muscle weakness and increased risk in diabetes
What neurotransmitter is often associated with the reward system in the brain and addiction?
Dopamine
Name the number one long term effect of drug use?
Name the famous Hollywood celebrity who famously overdosed on the toilet?
Elvis Presley
How does use of recreational drugs effect a person's mental health?
Dependence, causing emotional instability
What does HGH stand for?
Human Growth Hormone