Unit 2
How do you find what kind of diet you need?
Find your overall health goals, and your lifestyle.
How often should you brush your teeth?
At least twice a day, once in the morning and once at night.
What are the three main ways to deal with addiction?
Medication, Apps, and Therapies.
What are neurons?
The cells that help make up the tissue of the brain.
What part of the brain is most affected by drug use over time?
Prefrontal Cortex
What are the four main parts of everyday hygiene?
Washing hands, Brushing teeth, Showering and Clean Laundry.
Why should you exercise?
Exercising can help improve your health, mood, boosts energy, and even can reduce stress levels.
What can cause addiction?
Peer pressure, physical and sexual abuse, early exposure to drugs, stress, and parental guidance.
True or false: Alcohol only damages the brain if someone drinks it every day.
False
True or False: Nicotine is one of the most addictive drug/substance known.
True
Nicotine is a highly addictive drug found in E-cigs, tobacco, cigarettes, etc.
What is the definition of Hygiene?
Practices of preventing disease and maintaining good health, especially through cleanliness.
How can you manage stress?
Have regular exercise, keep healthy habbits, a balanced diet, and good sleep.
What most common disease do you get from smoking?
Lung Disease.
What is the most commonly used drug for teens 12-17?
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug among teenagers in the U.S.
How do drugs affect your psychological health?
Drugs change the way a person's brain interacts with the body, so they can cause mood swings, depression, confusion, and hallucinations.
What can cause you to get depressed?
Many things can cause you to get depressed like genetics, high stress, personality traits, environment issues, and brain chemistry.
What is the definition of aerobic?
Involving or requiring free oxygen.
What is the warning symbol for THC in Colorado?
Describe. (Interaction question)
A red diamond with an ! and THC
What is the difference between a psychological addiction and a physical addiction?
A psychological addiction is when the brain craves the drug/substance, while a physical addiction is when the body becomes depended on the drug/substance to function.
What recreational drug is the most dangerous?
Fentanyl.
If not used correctly even medically fentanyl can be very dangerous, the smallest amount can cause death.
What is this definition describing?
A network of cells, tissues and organs that protect the body from foreign substances, and help to fight infections and diseases.
Immune System.
What is this definition describing?
A disease caused by antibodies or lymphocytes produced against substances that is present in the body naturally.
Autoimmune
What is a psychological addiction?
When the brain craves the substance/drug which can cause a person to keep using the drug/substance.
What type of addiction affects a person the most.
Physical addiction affects a person physically and mentally because your body becomes reliant on the drug and it can make you feel depressed as well.
True or False: Repeated use of stimulants like cocaine can cause the Brian to produce less dopamine naturally leading to long term depression and reduced ability to feel pleasure.
TRUE
After using stimulant drugs for long periods of time your body starts to rely on these drugs as a physical addiction. This can cause you to feel depression frequently.