Cravings
What is the Primary function of the brain?
Survival
After extensive use, I take a major toll on the liver
Alcohol
Flower growing through concrete; cactus thriving in the desert
This part of the brain plays a major role in balance and voluntary motor skills
Cerebellum
Which drug produces the biggest dopamine surge in the brain?
Methamphetamine
This part of the Meth 'Experience' is defined as uncontrollable use that can last 3 to 15 days
The Binge
We have two sides of our brain; one involves ______ and one involves ________
Thinking; feeling
Smoking tobacco and marijuana together is known as
Mooking
_________ is bad; ________ is good
Pain; Pleasure
I have changed significantly over the years and now contain up to 80% potency
Marijuana
This is defined as making current decisions based off of past experiences
Top-Down Processing
Name one drug that can cause gastrointestinal issues
Cocaine; opioids
This part of the brain is responsible for your impulse control, decision making, and personality development
Prefrontal Cortex
I was once given to Kamikaze pilots before their suicide missions
Methamphetamine
To build resilience, one must adhere to what kind of mindset
Growth Mindset
Name ONE way that drug abuse can affect your outside appearance (recall the 'body outline' activity)
'Meth mouth,' scabs on skin; yellowed fingernails, yellow teeth, dark circles under eyes, sunken cheeks, hair loss
This part of the brain is tricked into thinking that the drug equals survival
Hindbrain
What is considered to be 'one serving' of alcohol
12oz beer; 5oz glass of wine; 1.5oz shot of distilled spirits
Name ONE way to develop resilience
Make some lifestyle changes; take of of your physical health; don't be so hard on yourself
Name TWO of the six areas of the brain
Frontal Lobe, Temporal Lobe, Parietal Lobe, Occipital Lobe, Cerebellum, Brainstem