Drugs & The Brain
Unwanted physical and mental effects from a drug that occur when the effect of the drug wears off are called:
Withdrawal Symptoms
This is the part of an OTC label that gives the individual a list of the symptoms of what the medicine will relieve:
Uses
Michael was at a party where he was offered some alcohol. He had a few drinks and didn't notice any sign of intoxication so he drank a few more. Before the end of the night he had drank a total of 6 drinks and was highly intoxicated. Which factors affected Michael in how he reacted to the drug? (Choose 2 of the most likely factors)
Dosage: because the amount of the drug he consumed caused the affect
How it is taken: because the way the drug was taken it increased how it affected him.
What is passive smoke?
A mixture of smoke from cigarette and smoke that the smoker breathes out.
How does a person know the amount, strength or ingredients of an illegal drug?
They don't know the dosage, strength or ingredients.
A condition in which more of alcohol is needed to cause intoxication is called:
Tolerance
Acne cream is an example of this specific way a drug can enter the body:
Topical Application (absorbed through skin)
Alcohol is classified as a depressant drug because it:
Slows down the brain's and body's reaction (slows Central Nervous System functioning)
Passive smoke is more dangerous to what age of people?
Young Children & Babies.
Which of the following is NOT true about marijuana?
A. Can cause people to lose sense of time and concentration
B. Can cause a person to have a lack of interest in things they would normally enjoy
C. Can affect your short term memory
D. It is eliminated from the body within hours of its use
D. It is eliminated from the body within hours of its use
Which of the following statements is NOT true about addiction:
A: It involves a physical and psychological need for a drug.
B: It is a condition in which a user can no longer control his or her drug use.
C: It is not a treatable disease.
D: It is a very difficult condition to treat and recover from.
When a drug reacts with another drug, food, or dietary supplement to increase or decrease the effect of one of them is an example of this problem with medicines:
The percent of alcohol in 120-proof liquor is:
60% (the percent of alcohol is always half of the labeled proof)
What type of tobacco products do you not obtain nicotine from?
Trick Question! All tobacco products contain nicotine!
What is the definition of club drugs?
A wide variety of dangerous drugs often used by teens and young adults in social settings such as bars, nightclubs, concerts/festivals and parties to heighten sensory perceptions and reduce inhibitions.
The path to drug addiction includes the following steps: dependence(1), tolerance(2), addiction(3), and drug use(4). What is the correct sequence of these steps?
(4) Drug Use, (2) Tolerance, (1) Dependence, (3) Addiction
Antibiotics kill invading bacteria but also kill bacteria that normally lives in your intestines that helps keep you healthy. This is an example of:
Side Effects
What is important to understand for someone who has a high tolerance to alcohol?
Even though they may not feel extremely intoxicated, they will likely still have a high BAC after several drinks and could get a DUI regardless of their tolerance.
Cameron and Tony walked up to the counter at the convenient store. "What are you getting?" asked Tony. "Nothing. I'm out of cash," replied Cameron. "Didn't you have a bunch of money last week?" asked Tony. "Yeah, but I spent it on cigarettes." "Man, that just doesn't seem worth it. If you have a fixed income, you should save it for the stereo system you want." "I know. Cigarettes keep getting more and more expensive, but I've been smoking for years. I can't stop," said Cameron. What can you infer from reading this story?
Cameron is most likely addicted to nicotine.
Wayne grew up in a middle-class family in Wisconsin. When he was 17, he tried smoking marijuana. After marijuana, he tried ecstacy and then crack cocaine. Soon he was spending over $100 a day on his cocaine habit. He started stealing small amounts of money from his family. When they noticed things missing from the house, they made him move out. He lived with some friends until they got kicked out. He started breaking into homes and was arrested. Wayne is currently serving 2 years. But he is off cocaine and plans to stay that way when he gets out. What can you infer from reading this passage?
Drug addictions can make people do things they wouldn't otherwise do.
What is the nerve cell in the brain, which function of processing information is affected during drug use?
Neuron
Emotionally and mentally needing a drug to feel normal is called:
Psychological Dependence
Which of the following times have the highest rates for drunk driving in the United States?
During the Holidays
The cancer-causing chemicals or agents found in cigarettes or other tobacco based products are called:
Carcinogens
What are opioids?
A medication that usually is prescribed after a severe injury or illness which blocks pain receptors in the brain but also negatively affects the rewards centers of the brain.