Drug Facts
True or False: Prescription drugs are safe if they’re prescribed to someone else.
False – unsafe and illegal.
Which organ is most affected by alcohol?
Liver
This drug is prescribed as medication but can also become addictive.
A. Aderall
B. Fluoxetine
C. Panadol
Aderall
Name one healthy alternative to using substances when stressed.
exercise, music, journaling, calling a friend, etc.
This limits your ability to breathe properly by causing damage to your lungs
Smoking
True or False: Mixing alcohol with energy drinks makes you less drunk.
False – it masks how drunk you feel but doesn’t change blood alcohol.
What part of the brain does marijuana affect most in teens?
Memory and learning (hippocampus).
It is culturally accepted but in large quantities can have damaging effects to your liver
Alcohol
If a friend pressures you to use, what’s one way you could say no?
“I’m good,” “Nah, I don’t do that,” “Not my thing,” or walk away.
When someone who is addicted to drugs stops taking that drug they experience symptoms such as vomiting, anxiety, restlessness, muscle spasms, etc., which is called...
Withdrawal
What's the difference between substance use and abuse?
Substance use is taking the drug, abuse is when you continue to use it even when it causes problems.
Name one short-term effect of smoking/vaping.
Coughing, shortness of breath, dizziness.
This drug can increase depression, anxiety and paranoia and might cause psychosis
Cannabis
What’s one positive way to celebrate without substances?
Sports, games, movies, food, hanging with friends, etc
An overdose of caffeine may include restlessness, dizziness, nausea, tense muscles, sleep disturbances, irregular heartbeats
TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
What is it called when someone your age or your friends influence you to use drugs or alcohol?
Peer pressure
Long-term alcohol use can lead to damage in what 2 major organs?
Liver and brain.
This drug, also known as MDMA, is a popular party drug that gives you a feeling of well-being, happiness, and euphoria
Ecstasy (or Molly)
True or False: Having a plan before a party can help you avoid substance use.
True.( Volunteer to be DD, after every shot drink some water, etc..)
While high on marijuana, it stops the brain from forming new memories and learning new things, which is a form of _____ term _____ loss.
Short-term memory loss
Males and females have similar drug and alcohol tolerance levels.
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE. They have different levels based on height, weight and metabolism.
True or False: Addiction changes the brain’s reward system.
True.
Formation of habits can make it harder to stop addictive behavior.
This drug considered an opioid, is used to relieve pain, and is extremely addictive; given by injection it sometimes goes by "H".
Heroin
Name 2 reasons why someone might choose to stay sober.
Health, sports, future goals, family, legal reasons, self-control, saving money.
True or false - steady drug abuse usually is connected with mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.
TRUE