Alcohol
How old will you be when your brain is fully developed?
About 25
What highly addictive chemical is found in tobacco products and e-cigarettes?
Nicotine
What is the addictive chemical in Marijuana called?
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
Why are drugs like meth, heroine and cocaine called "Street drugs."
They are not made in licensed laboratories and are only available illegally, typically "on the street."
What is one healthy alternative to drug use if someone wants to feel older?
Get a job!
What are 3 consequences of underage alcohol use?
Getting in trouble with the law, disappointing parents, suspended from or kicked off sports team, non-using friends may not want to hang out with you, being embarrassed about things you did while drinking, etc...
Do e-cigarettes produce a vapor or an aerosol?
Aerosol (A mixture of liquid particles suspended in a gas. Instead of just mixing with the air like a pure gas, aerosols can leave drops behind.)
How does THC impact the heart?
THC increases heart rate by up to 50%
Prescription pain pills (ex: hydrocodone, oxycodone) have a similar chemical structure to what street drug?
Heroin
What are 2 healthy alternatives to using drugs to self-medicate?
Go to the doctor, see a counselor or therapist.
Alcohol is a depressant. What does that mean it does to brain activity?
Nicotine is a stimulant, what does that mean it does to brain activity?
Speeds it up
What is the legal status of marijuana in South Dakota?
What prescription drug has the following possible side effects: confusion, decreased respiratory rate, loss of coordination, impairment of memory and judgement, nausea, slurred speech.
Prescription Depressants
What are 3 healthy alternatives to using drugs in order to fit in and belong?
Join a club, go out for a sport or activity, volunteer in the community, etc.
What part of the brain is affected the most by underage drinking?
The hippocampus
*Bonus* What function is the hippocampus responsible for?
Increased heart rate, damage to the lungs, increased acid reflux, etc...
How could marijuana use interfere with a teen's goals?
Getting in legal trouble, trouble remembering things, lack of motivation, etc.
Anxiety, erratic and violent behavior, increased body temp, increased energy, irritability, loss of appetite, sweating, talkativeness
What are 4 healthy alternatives to drug use in order to take risks and rebel?
Take up an extreme sport, go out for the play, get a new hair color, ride a roller coaster, etc.
Alcohol slows down your reflexes and can cause you to lose your balance. What part of the brain is being impacted to cause these consequences?
Celebellum
What is one negative effect of e-cigarette flavors that we talked about?
Diacetyl is known to cause popcorn lung when inhaled, cells exposed to 6 different flavors started to show significant damage and dysfunction, cinnamaldehyde impairs normal airway cilia motility
What are two sections of the brain that are effected by THC and what is the effect?
Neocortex - altered thinking, impaired judgement
Basal Ganglia - slowed reaction time, reduced motor activity
Hypothalamus - increased appetite
Amygdala - causes panic and reduced motivation
Hippocampus - makes it harder to learn and recall information
Spinal Cord - altered sensitivity to pain
Cerebellum - impaired coordination
What common mental condition is often treated with prescription stimulants?
ADHD
What are 5 healthy alternatives to drug use in order to relax or reduce stress?
Catch up on sleep, talk to a friend, laugh, listen to music, exercise, play a game with friends or family, draw/paint/create something, etc.