Drug Category
This drug category makes you see things that are not actually there
hallucinogens
This is the most used drug in the ENTIRE WORLD
caffeine
Your friend is curious about trying drugs. What would you say to them to change their mind?
Why might someone take drugs?
Escape reality, stress, peer pressure, growing up with other people who do it, to look cool, etc
Physical addiction to alcohol
alcoholism
This drug slows down your body's central nervous system
depressant
This neurotransmitter is known for releases lots of pleasure and is what makes so many drugs addictive
dopamine
Someone offers you a dab pen (also known as a marijuana vape) what would you respond to them (think of refusal skills)
Say no, walk away, tell them how it is dangerous, change the topic, or say "not for me"
Give an example of how drugs can harm you acadeically
ruins focus, shortens attention span, weakens short term memory, etc
The main addictive component in vapes/tobacco
nicotine
This drug category speeds up your central nervous system
stimulants
Name the 3 gateway drugs
nicotine, alcohol, marijuana
You or someone you know is struggling with addiction. Who can help you navigate dealing with that situation? (name 2 people or places)
Trusted adult, guidance counselor, support groups like AA/NA, rehab, and doctors
Give an example of how doing drugs can affect those around you
Many different answers
What does BAC stand for
Blood alcohol concentration or content
This drug category is known for being a pain reliever and is often used in medical settings
opioids
This is the main chemical in marijuana that affects a person/makes them feel high
THC
What do you think is happening and what do you do?
Alcohol poisoning- call 911 and put in recovery position (on their side)
Explain how drugs rewire your brains reward circuit.
Then give an example of healthy things to do instead of drugs
Drugs release lots of dopamine which rewire the brain to seek drugs as it gives the brain/body lots of pleasure
Can do things like sports, hang out with friends, or listen to music to release dopamine
A toxic or fatal amount of drugs
Overdose
Provide an example of a drug from each of the 4 drug categories
stimulants: nicotine, cocaine, meth, caffeine, adderall
Depressants: alcohol, xanax, ghb
hallucinogens: shrooms, acid/lcd, dmt, pcp, ketamine, mdma
Opioids: fentanyl, morphine, codeine, percs, hydrocodone, oxycontin/oxycodone
What factors can affect how fast alcohol can affect someone (hint: think of the BAC worksheet we did in class)
gender, amount of drinks, type of drink, time consumed drinks, if food was eaten with the drink
You see someone on the ground unconscious and they won't respond when you tap them. You notice their breathing is slowed down and they have pin point pupils. What do you think is happening and what do you do?
Call 911 AND use Narcan. This is an opioid overdose.
What are the 4 ways drugs can harm you?
legal, academic, social/emotional, physical
This law protects bystanders from civil liability when providing voluntary, unpaid emergency care in good faith, encouraging assistance without fear of lawsuits/getting charged with a crime.
Good Samaritan Law