Depressants and Stimulants
Is alcohol an example of a depressant or stimulant?
Depressant
What is one way you can get a natural high
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This cell makes up 90% of the cells in your brain.
Glial Cell
Immediate effect of drugs on dopamine (increase or decrease in production)
Increase
Opioids are an example of what type of drug?
Depressant
What is one way to get out of a peer pressure situation?
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This portion of the brain is also known as the "Little Brain."
Cerebellum
Long-term effect of drugs on dopamine (increase or decrease in production)
Decrease
A condition in which tissue does not receive sufficient oxygen, usually due to low oxygen levels in the blood
Hypoxia
How many alcohol ads do young people see each day?
3
This section of the brain processes sensory information.
Parietal Lobe
High blood pressure/High heart rate is a symptom of...
Stimulants
What percent of cannabis users progress to illicit drugs?
44.7%
This section of the brain is primarily responsible for motor functions (movement, muscle control, balance).
Cerebellum
This chemical is used by the brain as a natural calming system. Production and effectiveness of this chemical are increased during depressant use, causing oxygen deprivation and brain damage.
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)
What percent of first-time drug use is with friends?
76%
What is the role of the Astrocyte glial cell?
Maintain structure, regulate blood flow.