The Brain
When an individual changes their behavior, attitudes, or values to conform to a group or individual of similar age and social status, often due to a desire for acceptance or fear of rejection
Peer Pressure
Name a way industries target younger individuals with their advertising?
Name two risk factors for developing a substance use disorder
family history of addiction, lack of parental supervision, lack of strong family bonds, friends/family who use, availability of drugs, age of first use, mental health issues (anxiety/depression etc), stress, exposure to trauma or violence
At what age does the frontal lobe of the brain fully develop?
25
Main active ingredient in marijuana
THC
Name one stage of the development of addiction
experimentation, regular use, misuse, dependence (not allowing addiction as an answer because its in the question)
Name two protective factors against developing a substance use disorder
strong family bonds, parental supervision and involvement, friends who are a positive influence or don't use drugs, strong neighborhood or community, clear anti-drug use policies at home and in school, strong performance in school, participation in after school activities, having strategies to cope with stress
Tendency to be affected by a certain condition
Predisposition
System of the brain that is responsible for emotions and rewards (like dopamine)
Limbic System
What is a negative and unfair mark of disgrace or disapproval that a society attaches to a person, group, or condition ?
Stigma
Give one example of harm reduction relating to substance use
- drinking water in between alcoholic drinks
- buying from dispensary
- clean needles
- fentanyl test strips
- narcan being available and knowing how to use it
The part of the brain that is responsible for decision making?
Pre-Frontal Cortex
This neurotransmitter is released when we experience pleasurable activities. It reinforces these behaviors and motivates us to seek them out again.
Dopamine
A natural process in the brain where unnecessary or weak connections between neurons (nerve cells) are eliminated
Synaptic Pruning