GENERAL
This is the desire to try something to see what it is like.
What is curiosity (about effects of substances)?
This influence often contributes to initial substance use, especially among adolescents and young adults.
What is peer pressure/influence?
Despite its increasing legalization, heavy and persistent use of this substance can lead to dependance, withdrawal symptoms, and impaired functioning.
What is cannabis use disorder?
Nicotine is the addictive component in this substance, leading to a disorder that remains of the leading causes of preventable disease worldwide.
What is tobacco use disorder?
Vomiting, blacking out, passing out, cold or clammy skin, slurring speech, lack of muscle control or coordination, or even death are symptoms of this?
What is alcohol poisoning?
Over time, a person may need more of a substance to achieve the desired effect.
What is tolerance?
The ACEs study found that individuals exposed to early life trauma - such as neglect, abuse, or household dysfunction - have a significantly high risk of developing this disorder.
What is substance use disorder (SUD)?
What classification of drug is Alcohol?
What is a depressant?
Alcohol can depress the central nervous system so much that it results in impairment such as slurred speech, unsteady movement, disturbed perceptions, and an inability to react quickly.
It takes the liver this long to process one serving of alcohol.
What is one hour?
______ is the leading cause of death among teens.
What is DWI's and DUI's?
A short but intense period of excessive use of a substance is called this.
What is Binge use?
A hallmark of substance use disorder, this intense feeling compels individuals to seek and use a substance.
What is craving?
Anxiety, irritability, insomnia, headaches, body aches, and nausea are withdrawal symptoms of this substance.
What is marijuana?
This intoxicating substance is contained in alcohol.
What is Ethanol?
This is the act of inhaling and exhaling vapor from an electronic cigarette.
What is vaping?
This is the most common illicit drug used by high school students.
What is marijuana?
This is when a person uses substances after a period of abstinence or sobriety.
What is relapse.
______ and ______ are the two most widely used stimulants.
Caffeine and Nicotine
This many drinks in one sitting is considered binge drinking for men. For women. (2 answers)
5 or more drinks for men
4 or more drinks for women
An electronic handheld device that simulates the feeling of smoking is this.
What is e-cigarette?
What is alcohol?
This environmental factor, which can stem from peer influence, socioeconomic conditions, or community norms, increases the likelihood of early substance experimentation and dependance.
What is exposure?
_____ can harm brain development in teenagers and can be caused by ______.
Nicotine. Vaping.
Nicotine can harm or impact brain development (affecting attention, learning, and mood) in teenagers and can be caused by vaping.
This is defined as mixing substances, such as alcohol or other drugs, when two or more substances are taken together at the same time or each are taken separately, but a short time apart from each other.
What is Polysubstance use?
It is considered polysubstance use whether the drugs are mixed intentionally or unintentionally, even if they are mixed accidentally or unknowingly.
This kind of programming is often implemented in schools to educate students about the risks of vaping.
What are health education programs?