Recap of cocaine
What is cocaine?
A drug
Cocaine can ________ the chance for miscarriage.
increase
What is withdrawal?
Withdrawal is the feeling of dependence on a substance.
What colour is the street drug(cocaine)?
White
Cocaine can be found in the _______? of newborns baby’s who were exposed during pregnancy.
rine, stool, umbilical cord, hair
What is cocaine made of?
coca leaves
babies of mothers who use cocaine during pregnancy tend to weigh ___ than babies born without exposure to cocaine.
less
How do people get cocaine into their body?
They snort it or rub it into their gums
Defects that are associated with maternal cocaine use include abnormalities of the?
brain, skull, face, eyes, heart, limbs, intestines, genitals
What are the 4 steps to QUIT?
Take the first step, Tell someone. Make changes to your life, Join a support group.
Cocaine is made from a certain plant. Where is that plant found?
South America
If a person uses cocaine while pregnant where will it cross to enter the developing baby?
placenta
What is 1 of the 4 keys to addiction recovery
-Remind yourself of the reasons you want to change. (For your baby.
-Set specific goals, such as a start date or limits on drug use.
-Remove reminders of your addiction from your home, work space, and other places you frequently visit.
-Forget about it! Make your days busy so that there is no thought about the drug.