Addiction
Name one risk factor that could lead to drug addiction.
What is genetics, peer pressure, environment, increased use of drugs, type of drugs used.
True or false: Marijuana can only be addicting if it is used with other drugs.
What is: False
Name three of the drugs that Chris Herren was addicted to.
What is: Heroin, Cocaine, Oxycontin
Making a responsible decision can be done by looking at the _______ and ________ of the decision.
What is: Pros and Cons
Name three factors that affect blood alcohol concentration. (rate of intoxication)
What is: gender, weight, amount of food in stomach, rate of consumption
What is released into the brain when a person uses certain types of drugs?
What is: Dopamine
Describe how marijuana can become addicting.
What is: With long term, frequent use.
What is: The Pot Sink
Friends, Future, Career, Health are examples of these, which should factor into making an important decision.
What is: values
What is considered to be one standard serving of alcohol?
What is: 12 oz. beer, 8 oz. wine. 1 oz. liquor
Name three of the most addictive drugs.
What is: Heroin, Methamphetamines, Nicotine, Alcohol, Cocaine
Marijuana use can be deadly when used along with this drug in particular.
What is Cocaine.
How do you know if you've made the right decision in your life?
What is: evaluate the outcome
What is the legal limit for BAC for people under the age of 21 living in Wisconsin?
What is: 0.02 BAC
True or False: Addiction can be treated but CANNOT be cured.
What is: True
Where is THC (active ingredient in Marijuana) stored in the body?
What is: Fat cells
What two life-changing events happened to Chris that should have changed his involvement with drug abuse?
What is: Drafted to the NBA and becoming a father.
What does DECIDE stand for?
What is: determine the decision, examine options, consider consequences, identify values, decide on healthiest option, evaluate outcome
How can a person use alcohol responsibly?
What is: drink slower, have fewer drinks, have a designated driver, only drink in moderation
What system of the brain do drugs directly impact?
What is: the limbic system
How is the marijuana that is used today (2022) different from the marijuana that was used back in the 1960's?
What is: higher THC amounts
What did Chris do with the tokens he received during his AA meetings?
What is: Give them to his son
How could we use the DECIDE model to make the healthiest decision about "Dan's Party"?
What is: look at the overall picture of the decision, both going and not going to the party
Describe how alcohol can become addicting.
What is: more frequent use over a period of time