Alcohol
Why do teens start drinking alcohol?
Curiosity, to feel good, reduce stress, and relax, to fit in.
What is the nutrient that is vital to live?
Water
How do drugs affect the body?
Drugs impact mental and physical states, leading to changes in mood, cognition, and physical health.
What are some diseases related to mental and emotional health?
Anxiety disorders, Depression and Bipolar disorder
What is tobacco?
An addictive plant
What are some potential long-term consequences of chronic alcohol consumption?
Loss of judgment, coordination and motor skills. Causing the probability of having accidents or injuries.
True or False: Minerals and vitamins are the same.
False.
What are some ways to prevent drug abuse?
Strategies include distraction, stress management, education, and seeking professional help.
To whom can we ask for help when we have mental and emotional health problems?
To a trusted adult, a therapist, a friend or a family member.
What does a cigarette contain?
Nicotine, tobacco and other chemicals
Where does the majority of alcohol metabolism occur in the body?
In the liver.
What are the 2 fats of nutrition?
Saturated fat and Unsaturated fat
What are hallucinogens?
Hallucinogens are substances such as LSD, psilocybin, and PCP that alter perception and emotions.
What are the causes of mental and emotional health problems?
They might be the result of abnormal genes. You may inherit those genes from a parent, or genes can change during your life.
What are the long-Term effects of vaping?
Asthma, anxiety, depression, addiction, chronic coughing, shallow breathing and sleepiness.
How does alcohol affect different age groups, such as teenagers?
Young people are at a greater risk of alcohol related harm because they are not completely grown ups.
What is body image?
The way you see your own.
What are depressants and their effects?
Depressants like alcohol and benzodiazepines slow down the central nervous system, causing relaxation but also impairing judgment and coordination.
Why do you think it is important to take care of your mental and emotional health?
Emotional and mental health is important because it's a vital part of your life and impacts your thoughts, behaviors and emotions.
What is tolerance?
The ability of your body to resist substances that affect the brain and/or body.
What are the mental health consequences of alcohol abuse?
Depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma- and stress-related disorders, other substance use disorders, and sleep disorders.
Mention 4 mental health disorders.
bulimia, anorexia, anxiety, depression.
What role does education play in preventing drug abuse?
Education provides information about the dangers of drug abuse, helping individuals make informed decisions.
What aspects can improve when you have good mental health?
Your ability to deal with stress, work more productively and provide more help to your environment.
Why do teens prefer vaping to smoking?
They have different flavors and they are considered safer.