Adolescents
Adolescents who abuse drugs are at a higher risk for ______- consequences, especially concerning their physical/mental health, social relationships, and academics.
Negative
What is a likely cause of drug use in college students?
Peer pressure, social anxiety, or greek life
Substance abuse is commonly referred to as a chronically ______ condition.
Relapsing
Drugs like alcohol and benzodiazepines are classified as this type of substance, which can slow down brain activity and bodily functions.
Depressants
In this TV Series, the character Jesse Pinkman struggles with addiction to methamphetamine, portraying the devastating effects of substance abuse.
A. Narcos
B. Breaking Bad
C. The Office
D. Drug Lords
Breaking Bad
Adolescents tend to experience drug relapse more often due to this type of direct or indirect pressure.
Social Pressure
What drug do college students use the most?
Marijuana
High levels of ______ and ______ increase adolescents' chances of substance abuse behavior.
peer pressure and loneliness
This drug class can cause visual and auditory distortions, such as seeing or hearing things that aren't real.
Hallucinogens
In this popular HBO series, the character Rue Bennett battles with addiction to drugs like opioids, reflecting the challenges faced by many young people in today's society.
Euphoria
A majority of adolescents begin using drugs again 6 months after an episode of _______ - based drug treatment.
Hospital
What popular social event do college students like to attend that has increased the use of psychedelics?
Raves
One study found that rapid growth of substance abuse is ____% higher among males than females.
19.4% (within 10%)
This drug class, including substances like heroin and morphine, is derived from the opium poppy plant.
Opiods
This pop star has faced public struggles with mental health issues & substance abuse, including a highly publicized breakdown in the mid-2000s resulting in shaving her head.
A. Demi Lovato
B. Katy Perry
C. Brittney Spears
D. Jamie Spears
Brittney Spears
________ affective states (ex. mood & anxiety) put adolescents at risk for drug relapse.
Negative
____ drinking increases the likelihood of illicit drug use in college students.
Binge
Smoking increases your chance of feeling ______.
Lonely
Cocaine, amphetamine, and methamphetamine fall into what drug class?
Stimulants
This Avenger’s drug addiction landed him in prison for 3 years, but then he had the greatest comeback from his addiction.
Robert Downey Jr.
In 2023, ___ % of American 8th, 10th, and 12th graders reported using illicit drugs in the past year.
62% (within 10%)
In 2022 (worldwide), approximately how many undergraduate college students used tobacco or nicotine? (hint: in the millions)
Approximately 4.5 million (3-5 million correct)
A main indicator of substance abuse is __________ isolation.
Psychological
This type of drug can be easily found at home in products such as cleaning supplies, hairspray, and other aerosols.
Inhalants
This recently passed actor, Matthew Perry, also known as Chandler Bing from the TV series Friends, dealt with drug abuse to the point he burnt his colon due to _______ use. This left him in a coma for 2 weeks, was hospitalized for 5 months, and had to use a colostomy bag.
A. Meth
B. Cocaine
C. Opioid
D. MDMA
Opioid