Stimulants
Name one drug that falls into the stimulant category
Nicotine, Caffeine, Cocaine, or Meth
Taking, or using something uncontrollably to the point where it's harmful and affects your daily life
Define peer pressure
the influence of a peer persuading you to do something
How can illegal substances affect a teenagers daily life?
It can alter your physical and mental health, become easily angered, mood swings, school and social life
Name one drug that falls into the depressant category
Xanax, Alcohol, Marijuana
How can you legally obtain stimulant drugs?
By a prescription prescribed by a doctor
What are some signs with addiction?
Mood changes, weight loss or gain, depression, uninterested in hobbies
Why might teens give into peer pressure?
to fit in, enjoys the way it feels, wants to escape from certain problems
Define withdrawal
a term used to describe the physical and mental health of someone who was cut back or suddenly stopped taking substances
How can you legally obtain depressant drugs?
By a prescription from a doctor
What are stimulants intended to do?
What can we do if you know someone who might be struggling with addiction?
You could call SAMHSA hotline, you can open them up to different rehabilitation ideas, you could tell a trusted adult
Examples of positive peer pressure
peers influencing good grades, peers can influence you into being goal-oriented
What is a psychological addiction?
A psychological addiction is a craving for a substance that is mentally wired in your brain.
What are depressants intended to do?
They slow down brain activity
What can stimulant abuse lead to?
Seizures, heart problems, panic attacks or paranoia
How can we use drugs safely?
Drugs can be used safely if you go to all doctor visits, make note of the effects, and never increase or decrease your dosage.
What are the negative impacts on peer pressure?
it can alter how you think completely, peers could influence you into illegal substances and illegal favors such as sexual and criminal exploitation
What is a physical addiction?
A physical addiction is defined as a persons body becoming dependent on a particular substance
What can depressant abuse lead to?
Seizures, comas, hallucinations, heart complications
What conditions can stimulants be used to treat?
Depression, Obesity, ADD/ADHD, Narcolepsy
What are some environmental factors that increase the risk of addiction?
family and home life, friend groups, trauma and life stressors, culture and media
List an specific idea(s) from the DECIDE model
D: determine decisions
E: examine options
C: consider consequences
I: identify values and influences
D: determine choice and act
E: evaluate outcome
How can peer pressure affect your mental health?
It can decrease self-confidence and poor academic habits
What conditions can depressants be used to treat?
Insomnia, anxiety, panic attacks, seizures