Stimulants
Stimulant definition
What is “a drug that speeds up the brain and body”
Depressant definition
What is “a drug that slows down the brain and body”
Cannabis effect definition
What is “a drug that alters perception/the five senses”
Analgesics definition
What is “drugs that relieve pain”
Substance abuse definition
What is “the consumption of drugs in an abnormal or harmful way”
Stimulant dangerous effects on body
What is “can affect heart health/system” or “can increase heart rate”
Dangerous effects of depressants on brain/body
What is “impaired decision making” or “slowed reaction time” or “impaired coordination/motor movement”
Legal age to consume cannabis in Ontario
A dangerous effect of potent analgesics
What is “slowed breathing or addiction potential”
Addiction definition
What is “a pattern of abnormal, harmful, and dependent use”
Type of legal stimulant
What is “caffeine”
A type of depressant
What is “alcohol”
A common dangerous side effect of cannabis
What is “can cause anxiety or panic”
Types of mild analgesics
What is “Advil or Tylenol”
Signs of addiction
What is “continued use despite negative consequences” or “needing it to feel normal” or “thinking about it all the time” or “relying on it”
Types of illegal stimulants
What is “cocaine and methamphetamine”
A type of dangerous activity to do when under the influence of a depressant (hint: legal consequences)
What is “driving”
An example of an effect someone might feel on cannabis
What is (anything involving a CHANGE in the five senses or perception)
A type of potent analgesic
What is “opioid”
Withdrawal definition
What is “negative symptoms that happen when someone stops taking a drug they are addicted to”
Name of one main body system affected by stimulants
What is “cardiovascular system”
The term for drinking 4-5 alcoholic beverages in one instance
What is “binge drinking”
Organ that is severely affected by cannabis use in young users
What is “brain”
What is “codeine or Tylenol3/T3”
Four things to consider when deciding if something is USE or ABUSE
What is “1. harming self, 2. harming others, 3. negative consequences, and 4. illegal use”