short or long term effect?
Is a hangover a short or long term effect?
Short term effect, the day after you intake an excessive amount of substances you may start having headaches, nausea, and fatigue which is a hangover.
What happens to peoples speech when they could possibly by doing drugs
Slurred speech
Is therapy a good strategy for helping with substance use?
yes, this can help reduce the use of the substance and potentially completely quitting it
If Thomas is drinking fifteen beers a day what stage would this be considered as?
Addiction, he is now developing a dependence on this substance and can't stop which is harming himself.
True or False, is tobacco a legal substance.
True.
Is liver damage a short or long term effect?
It is a long term effect, a bunch of alcohol abuse can lead to a bunch of different kinds of liver damages one big one being liver cancer.
True or False, can mood changes be a sign of possible use in substances
True
If you are being peer pressured should you cave in and do what you are being forced to do?
No, learning how to say no and walk away from something is a great strategy to help yourself.
Andrew went to a party and tried a vape once for his first time, what stage would this be.
Experimental, he tried it out of curiosity for his first time.
Is it legal to be drinking and driving?
No it is not.
Is mental health problems a long term or short term effect?
Alcohol can lead to anxiety issues or depression which is a long term effect.
What can happen to your eyes when you consume a heavy amount of substances?
They turn red looking bloodshot.
Is refusing you have a problem with substances a good strategy?
No it is not, it is best to try and help yourself out before you make it worse.
Sometimes when Ben goes out with his friends to some party's he will smoke occasionally, what stage is this?
Recreational use, he is just using it a few times for enjoyment or relaxation.
Which substance is legal, Fentanyl or Ecstasy?
Trick question both substances are illegal.
Is alcohol poisoning a long or short term effect?
Short term effect, this can be a life threatening condition having seizures, hard time breathing and losing consciousness.
Henry is feeling a lot more tired and sleepy during the day from drinking to much last night, what sign is this?
This sign is drowsiness.
Strategy's can help distract yourself taking stress away and feeling more relieved, is this something good?
Yes, this can really help distracting yourself from other things while helping yourself become healthier and stronger.
Your friend is using a substance everyday and it is starting to cause harm to themselves, what stage is this?
This stage is abuse.
What makes a substance legal?
These substances are allowed by health services for use, they can be prescribed by a pharmacists or are out on the counters.
Is pancreatitis a short or long term effect?
Long term effect, this is when the alcohol causes inflammation to the pancreas which leads to chronic pain.
Why is it harder to remember things after drinking?
It interferes with your short and long term memory leaving you with little space to remember stuff.
Is there any strategies that are bad?
Yes there are some strategy's that are bad which in that case would not help you and may even cause it to be worse.
Andrew is starting to find ways to put substances into there daily routine, what stage is this?
Frequent use, the amount is slowly increasing.
What makes a substance illegal?
It is deemed illegal do to the harm it can cause to you, the social impact it can have, and the effect it can have on your brain.