Alcohol Basics
Alcohol is described in the presentation as a legal but controlled substance that lowers anxiety and inhibitions. What type of substance is it?
What is a depressant?
Alcohol can disrupt this ability, making it harder to make good choices.
What is judgment?
Smoking contains this substance, which stimulates the brain and can lead to dependence.
What is nicotine?
This occurs when someone feels pressure or influence from friends or people around them.
What is peer pressure?
Substances can create feelings of this, which can reinforce repeated use.
What is reward?
True or False: Alcohol improves reasoning and enhances memory.
False
This long-term effect can leave a person feeling constantly tired.
What is poor sleep?
Nicotine can temporarily make a person feel more ______ or ______.
What is alert or active?
According to the presentation, wanting to find out what something is like can lead to substance use, especially at a young age.
What is curiosity?
Over time, the brain can adapt and begin to rely on a substance. Stopping may then cause these symptoms.
What are withdrawal symptoms?
Alcohol can change a person's behaviour and this ability, making activities such as walking or driving more difficult.
What is coordination?
Name two long-term effects of alcohol mentioned in the presentation.
Any two: brain shrinkage, psychiatric problems, greater risk of medical conditions, weakened immune system, poor sleep/constant tiredness, or dependence.
Name two short-term effects of nicotine from the presentation.
Any two: feeling more alert/active, temporary relaxation, reduced feelings of stress, or improved focus for a short time.
Name three possible reasons people may start using substances.
Any three:
Name two signs of developing addiction from different categories such as behavioural, emotional, financial, or physical.
Examples include:
Name two areas disrupted by alcohol that are mentioned in the presentation.
Any two: judgment, coordination, memory, or motor control.
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can affect a developing baby and may lead to this condition.
What is fetal alcohol syndrome?
Smoking can cause coughing and breathing difficulties and increases the risk of cancer in this organ.
What are the lungs?
Which one is generally NOT listed as a cause of substance use?
A. Stress relief
B. Peer pressure
C. Curiosity
D. A highly stable environment
What is D: A highly stable environment?
This recovery approach can involve counseling and learning skills or making behaviour changes.
What are therapy and skills?
A person has been drinking and begins thinking more slowly, making poor decisions, and struggling to walk steadily. Name two short-term effects described in the presentation.
Any two: slower thinking/poor decision-making, trouble with balance and walking, increased risk of injuries, nausea, or vomiting.
For the full 500 points, name all three effects on babies specifically listed in the presentation.
Smoking affects both the lungs and the heart/blood vessels. Give one effect on each.
A learner says: “Everyone in my friend group is doing it, so I feel like I should too.” Which reason for substance use does this best demonstrate?
What is peer pressure or influence?
For the full points, name three approaches to recovery management mentioned in the presentation.
Any three: