Lesson 1 &2
This is the picture we have of ourselves based on our strengths and interests.
SELF-IMAGE
This organ is made of delicate tissue and filters air through the body.
LUNGS
Alcohol is classified as this type of substance that slows down messages between the brain and the body
DEPRESSANT
Marijuana is classified as this type of substance that causes distortion in the mind.
PSYCHOACTIVE
This is the legal age to purchase tobacco products, marijuana and alcohol in NJ.
21
Setting these is what helps us to get better at things and build our skills.
GOALS
This is the addictive chemical in tobacco.
NICOTINE
This is what happens when someone gets used to a certain amount of a substance and has to keep taking more and more to get the same effect.
TOLERANCE
This is the component of Marijuana that is not impairing but can still have damaging effects to the liver, drowsiness and can cause changes in mood.
CBD
This is the age that your brain is fully developed.
25
This is how many C’s there are in decision making.
3
Nicotine is classified as this type of substance that speeds up the body.
STIMULANT
These are the symptoms people experience when they try to give up a substance they’re addicted to.
WITHDRAWAL
Marijuana users experience this change in the brain in addition to loss of motivation and lowered IQ.
MEMORY LOSS
Changes in the brain that make it difficult for a person to stop using a substance.
ADDICTION
This ‘C’ of decision making has us define the problem we’re dealing with.
CLARIFY
Smoking artificially speeds this up in the body as we demonstrated in class.
PULSE/HEART RATE
A chemical substance that causes a biological effect when administered to an organism. Examples are marijuana, nicotine and alcohol.
DRUG
Marijuana users experience changes to this which may cause them to feel anxious or depressed.
MENTAL HEALTH
This last ‘C’ of decision making can be difficult if we’re indecisive.
CHOOSE
This ‘C’ of decision making has us look at all of our options, we could even make a Pros & Cons list.
CONSIDER
We see this type of serious illness, when someone has smoked for a long time, in addition to other health conditions like trouble breathing & addiction.
CANCER
The percentage of teens that choose not to use alcohol.
95%
This is the component of Marijuana that produces a "high" sensation, alters perception, impairs brain function and coordination.
THC
The Center for Prevention & Counseling is an example of this because they help people in the community struggling with addiction.
RESOURCE