Stimulants
Define what classifies a drug as a stimulant.
A drug that speeds up the CNS (central nervous system)
Define what classifies a drug as a depressant.
A drug that slows down the CNS (central nervous system)
True or False
You can become addicted to Marijuana.
True
True or False
Once you turn 18, it is legal to drink alcohol.
False
What is substance abuse?
The use of an illegal substance or misuse of a legal one.
True or False
There are legal stimulants.
True
True or False
Cocaine is a depressant.
False
What is second hand smoke?
When smoke is inhaled involuntarily by someone who is not actively smoking, but is around others who are.
Why is drunk driving dangerous and often deadly.
Alcohol can lead to poor decision making, lack of coordination, slower reaction time, decreased vision, reduced concentration, etc.
What is addiction?
Inability to stop using a substance or behavior even when it causes harm.
Name a short term effect of stimulant use.
Increased heart rate, rapid breathing, loss of appetite, lack of sleep, nausea, etc.
Name a short term effect of using depressants.
Low blood pressure, confusion, lack of coordination, slowed breathing, etc.
Name 2 health risks associated with smoking.
Cancer, heart disease, lung disease, stroke, emphysema, bronchitis, etc.
How many people die from drunk driving each year -
MORE or LESS than 10,000
More
What is withdrawal?
The unpleasant physical reaction to stopping an addictive drug - can be flu like symptoms, nausea, shaking, fatigue, headaches, etc.
Name a long term health risk of stimulant use.
Stroke, seizures, extreme weight loss, insomnia, depression, etc.
Name a long term health risk of using depressants.
Dependence/addiction, withdrawal from depressants can be fatal, mixing with other drugs can lead to organ failure.
What is the addictive chemical found in both tobacco and vape products.
Nicotine
Name a short term effect of drinking alcohol.
Decreased coordination, poor decision making, nausea, memory blackouts, slowed CNS (central nervous system), etc.
What is tolerance?
When the body gets used to a substance and needs more of it (or stronger substances) to get to the desired effect.
List two drugs that can be classified as stimulants.
Meth, Cocaine, Nicotine, Study drugs (ADHD medicine), ecstasy, etc.
Name two drugs that can be classified as depressants.
Alcohol, Valium, Xanax, Lunesta, Ambien, GHB, Rohypnol, etc.
What are the two main compounds in Marijuana?
THC and CBD
Name a long term effect of drinking alcohol.
Liver disease, cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, increased risk of alcohol related injury, etc.
Name a part of the brain altered by drug use.
Cerebellum, cerebral cortex, limbic system, brain stem