Substances & Their Effects
This legal substance is found in coffee, tea, and energy drinks.
What is caffeine?
This part of the brain, responsible for decision-making, is one of the last to fully develop.
This part of the brain, responsible for decision-making, is one of the last to fully develop.
This occurs when a person needs more of a substance to get the same effect.
What is tolerance?
This advertising technique uses famous people to promote alcohol or vaping products to make them seem cool or desirable.
What is celebrity endorsement?
This Ontario organization's name is abbreviated as CAMH.
What is the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health?
These substances slow down activity in the central nervous system.
What are depressants?
This term describes why adolescent brains are more vulnerable to substance use than adult brains.
What is "still developing"?
This organ undergoes structural and functional changes due to repeated substance use, leading to long-term effects on decision-making, impulse control, and reward processing.
What is the brain?
These statements in substance advertising like "Just flavored vapor" or "It's natural" are examples of this technique.
What is minimizing risks?
This is the first recommended step when helping a friend with a potential substance problem.
What is expressing concern and listening without judgment?
This substance in cannabis affects brain development in adolescents.
What is THC?
When the teenage brain becomes dependent on a substance to function normally, this medical condition has developed.
What is addiction?
These physical symptoms occur when a dependent person stops using a substance.
What are withdrawal symptoms?
This peer pressure technique uses statements like "I bet you're not brave enough" to manipulate someone.
What is challenge/dare?
These healthy activities might include sports, walking, or dancing, and help reduce stress without substances.
What are physical activities/exercise?
This neurotransmitter is associated with the brain's reward pathway and is affected by substance use.
What is dopamine?
What is the critical development period of the adolescent brain?
What is ages 12-25?
This stage is characterized by continued use despite negative consequences.
What is addiction/dependence?
These skills help you analyze and question messages in advertising about substances.
What are media literacy skills?
These are individuals that provide confidential support and resources for students concerned about substance use.
What are trusted adults (e.g. parents, teachers, guidance counselors, social workers, or school psychologists)
These three main categories classify how substances affect the body and brain.
What are stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens?
This describes the brain's ability to form new neural connections based on experiences, which is particularly strong during adolescence.
What is neuroplasticity?
The difference between these two types of dependence is that one involves the body's physical need while the other involves emotional cravings.
What are physical and psychological dependence?
This refusal strategy involves suggesting another activity instead of substance use.
What is offering alternatives?
This 24/7 service provides anonymous support for young people dealing with substance use concerns and other issues.
What is Kids Help Phone?