Taking an excessive amount of a drug that leads to coma or death is called an
What is overdose
100
People who can no longer control their use of alcohol suffer from the disease known as
What is alcoholism
200
Give an example of a social protective factor
What is having friends who don't use, strong bonds to school and community, having friends that are supportive and accepting
200
Headache, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue after drinking alcohol is commonly called
What is a hangover
200
When a substance users body needs more and more of a substance to achieve the original effect
What is tolerance
300
Something that decreases the chances that you will use/abuse substances
What is a protective factor
300
When an adult drives a car with a blood alcohol over .08 or someone under the age of 21 drives a car with a blood alcohol over .02 they could be charged with what crime
What is driving under the influence (DUI)
300
A group of symptoms that occur when a dependent person stops taking a drug is called
What is withdrawal
400
Something that increases the chances a person will use/abuse a substance
What is a risk factor
400
When a person consumes alcohol to the point that they are walking and talking but will have no memory of the events, it is called
What is a blackout
500
What are the five steps to an effective refusal, in order
What is Say no, Body language, Show concern, Suggest alternative, Walk away
500
The extra dopamine released during drug use can
What is lead to intense cravings for the drug when it is not available. Decrease the brain's reactions to natural levels of dopamine.
500
When a user has reached a point in their dependence where they need less and less of a substance to achieve the desired result