Drug Categories
Provide 3 examples of a stimulant
amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine, caffeine
Social consequences are the negative effects that substance use can have on __________________.
a person's relationships, reputation, and interactions with society.
(They can impact one's ability to function in school, work, and daily life).
What is the single biggest concern associated with youth vaping?
Nicotine addiction
(An addiction to nicotine at an early age can predispose young people to developing addictions to other drugs)
DEFINE: What is a drug?
Any substance which when ingested, inhaled, absorbed or injected, changes the way the mind or body functions. This includes changing the way a person thinks, acts or feels.
Provide 3 reasons why a person might use drugs
-Peer Pressure
-Traumatic Events in Life (deaths in the family, divorce, accidents etc.)
-Media Influence (music, social media – content often glorifies things such as drug use)
-Recreation – ‘for fun’
What makes a drug a depressant?
Depressants make the users relaxed and less conscious of events around them, slowing down the Central Nervous System
3 health-related consequences could include...
- Damage to the brain, heart, liver and other organs
- Weakened immune system
- Impacts on memory, coordination, nervous system function
- Mental health (anxiety, depression, or psychosis)
What are the potential long-term health risks associated with vaping?
Lung damage / lung disease
Increased risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory diseases
Delay brain development in children and teenagers
DEFINE: Addiction
Bonus: Is it reversible?
The fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity, even when it causes harm.
Yes! It is reversible.
What does it mean to have an assertive communication style?
Standing up for your rights and beliefs in an honest and direct way while respecting other people’s feelings even if you don’t agree with them.
Provide 3 examples of a depressant
alcohol, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, pain killers, heroin, morphine
What are 2 social-related consequences regarding consuming alcohol during pregnancy?
What do vape companies do to try and increase profits and make their products more appealing to teenagers?
They sell liquid vapes in appealing fruity or sweet flavours.
CONNECT: How do substances affect the brain? (mechanism)
They tap into the brain’s 'pleasure and reward center', increasing in the release of dopamine.
(Dopamine is the neurotransmitter associated with reward, motivation, and temporary pleasure)
Define tolerance (and provide an example)
Tolerance happens when a person no longer responds to a drug in the way they did at first. It takes a higher dose of the drug to achieve the same effect as when the person first used it.
Example: Someone who drinks coffee every day might need more cups over time to feel awake.
Provide 3 examples of a hallucinogen
LSD, psilocybin, ketamine, ecstasy, cannabis
What are 2 health-related consequences regarding consuming alcohol during pregnancy?
What are 2 signs or symptoms that may indicate someone is vaping?
•Smelling fruit/sweet smells
•Noticing unfamiliar USB drives or battery chargers
•Appears to be concealing something up a shirt sleeve
•Blood shot eyes
•Seeing small or large clouds of white aerosol
•Raising a shirt up over the face/mouth
DEFINE: Withdrawal (and provide 1 example)
The group of symptoms that occur when a substance is abruptly stopped or the dosage is decreased. (headaches, nausea, illness, mood changes)
It is illegal under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 to sell or supply tobacco products, e-cigarettes, or e-liquid to anyone under ______. Breaking this law could result in a fine of about $_______.
19 years old
$490 - $500
Hallucinogens are sometimes called / also known as...
Mind-altering or psychedelic drugs
What are 2 health-related consequences associated with marijuana use?
Adolescent brain development issues
Explain how vaping affects your body, specifically the lungs and the brain.
CONNECT: How are addiction, tolerance, and withdrawal all connected?
These three are connected because as a person builds tolerance, they need to take more of the drug, increasing the risk of addiction.
If a person tries to quit, withdrawal symptoms can make it hard to stop. These withdrawal symptoms often push a person to use the drug again, making it even harder to quit.
What are the 5 steps of the decision making model?
Bonus: (Why is step 5 important?)