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How old do you need to be in Ontario to purchase substances?
19 years old
What are 2 long term effects of smoking tobacco?
Lung/mouth cancer
Loss of taste/smell
Yellow teeth and skin
Wrinkly skin
Brittle teeth
What are halluicogens?
Distort individual's perception and awareness.
What is an example of an inhalant substance?
Gas or glue
A feeling that one must do the same things as other people of one's age and social group in order to be liked or respected by them
What is substance use?
Consumption of substances that can alter mood, perception, or brain function
What is addiction?
The fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing or activity
What is the difference between physical and psychological addiction?
Physical: body becomes dependent on it to function
Psychological: cravings for a substance are mental or emotional
Constantly think about the addictive substance or behaviour
What does FASD stand for?
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
What is a stimulant? What is one example?
Substances that make individuals more aware and increase heart rate.
What is substance misuse?
Use of a substance for a purpose not consistent with legal or medical guidelines
Over indulging in a substance
What 3 areas of the brain do substances affect?
Prefrontal Cortex
Amygdala
Hippocampus
How can an individual who is not directly smoking a cigarette experienced the effects?
Second hand smoke
What is FASD?
Alcohol is consumed during pregnancy and passed through the umbilical cord
What substance is used to increase activity performance?
Steriods
What is substance abuse?
The overuse or dependence on a harmful substance
Continue to use substance regardless of the consequences
Name 4 different influences on substances.
Cultural
Media Influence
Peer Pressure
Mental Health
Legal
Emotional
What is the difference between THC and CBD?
THC - gives you that "high or buzz" feeling
CBD - helps to relieve pain and anxiety
What is it called when someone drinks a lot in a short amount of time?
Binge drinking
Name 2 short and long term effects of alcohol?
Short term: blurred vision, slurred speech, unconsciousness
Long term: addiction, liver disease, ulcers
What are the 4 main warning signs of substance misuse/abuse?
Withdrawal from social circle
Behaviour changes (aggressive/secretive)
Drop in job or school performance
Less interest in hobbies or sports
Describe the 3 different functions of the brain.
Prefrontal cortex: rational thinking and decision making
Amygdala: processing emotions
Hippocampus: learning and memory formation
Name two ways in which cannabis effects the body?
Memory loss
Decreased concentration and coordination
Lung disease
Increased hunger
What intravenous drug helps cells in the body use glucose?
Insulin
What are the 5 refusal skills you can try?
Say “NO!”
Leave the situation
Use humour
Change the subject
Suggest a better idea