Brain and Body Effects
This brain chemical is flooded by cocaine, causing intense feelings of pleasure and energy.
Dopamine
Cocaine is considered highly ___ because it changes brain reward pathways quickly.
addictive
True or False: Cocaine is safer if it’s only used occasionally.
False
Cocaine is classified in the U.S. as a Schedule II drug under this federal law
Controlled Substances Act
Cocaine helps you perform better long-term in school or sports.
myth
Cocaine increases heart rate and blood pressure, which raises the risk of this life-threatening heart event.
heart attack
This happens when someone needs more of a drug to get the same effect.
Tolerance
Many cocaine-related deaths today involve this powerful synthetic opioid mixed in without the user knowing.
fentanyl
Possession of cocaine can result in this type of legal record that may affect jobs and college applications
criminal record
Some media glamorizes cocaine use in movies like The Wolf of Wall Street, but rarely shows these long-term consequences.
addiction, health damage, relationship issues
This mental health effect can happen with cocaine use, causing extreme suspicion or seeing/hearing things that aren’t real.
Paranoia or psychosis
After stopping cocaine, people may experience fatigue, depression, and strong urges called this.
withdrawal symptoms or cravings
This mental health condition increases the risk of cocaine misuse in teens trying to “self-medicate.”
depression or anxiety
What is the name of Megans tabby cat
Zeus
Name two healthy alternatives teens can use to cope with stress instead of drugs
exercise, talking to someone, music, art, sports, counseling, mindfulness, journaling, or hobbies
What is the name of Megans grey cat
Jasper
Repeated cocaine use can reduce the brain’s natural ability to feel this without the drug
pleasure or happiness
Cocaine can reduce appetite and sleep, leading to unhealthy changes in this area.
physical health or weight/nutrition
Risky behaviors while using cocaine increase the chance of accidents, violence, and this type of injury
traumatic injury
What is Vivianas favorite color?
Pink
Even young, healthy people can experience this sudden, fatal brain event after cocaine use.
Stroke
what are the names of the four interns?
Viviana, Deanna, Alyssa, and Megan
Teens are more vulnerable to addiction because this part of the brain is still developing
bonus points: what is that part of the brain responsible for?
prefrontal cortex
emotional regulation and executive decision making
What books (from a series) does Deanna have at her desk?
Harry Potter
How many dogs does Alyssa have?
2