Drug Basics
A substance that changes how your body or brain works
What is a drug
Drugs that slow down the body
A strong need to keep using a drug
What is an addiction
A drug used to relieve pain but highly addictive
What are opioids
Saying no and walking away is an example of this
Drugs that are allowed by law under certain conditions
What are legal drugs
Drugs that speed up the body
What are stimulants
Short-term effect of stimulants
What is increased energy
A very powerful synthetic opioid
What is fentanyl
Pressure from friends to do something risky
What is peer pressure
Name one reason people use drugs
What is peer pressure/stress/curiosity
Drugs that distort perception
What are hallucinogens
Long-term effect of drug use on the brain
What is brain damage/changes
A major danger of opioids
What is slowed breathing/overdose
A healthy alternative to drug use
What is exercise/talking to someone/hobbies
True or False: Legal drugs are always safe
What is false
This drug category includes marijuana
What is cannabis
The “crash” after stimulant use means this
What is extreme fatigue/low mood
A sign of overdose
What is slow breathing/unconsciousness
One strategy to resist peer pressure
What is saying no/giving a reason
The difference between misuse and proper use
What is using a drug incorrectly vs as prescribed
Name one example of each category
Answers will vary
Cannabis: Marijuana
Hallucinogens: LSD, Mushrooms
Depressants:Heroin, Fentanyl
Stimulants:Cocaine, Methamphetamine
Mixing drugs increases this risk
What is overdose
First thing to do in an overdose situation
What is call 911
Why understanding drugs helps you
What is making informed decisions