The Brain
Drug Classes/ How Drugs effect the brain
Addiction and Harm Reduction
Alcohol
Random Review
100
At roughly what age does the brain fully develop?
Mid 20's
100
Inhaling, Ingesting, and __________ are ways to consume drugs.
Injecting
100
True or False: You can become addicted to a substance after one use
True
100
What is the most frequently used drug among teens?
Alcohol
100
Which of these is NOT a form of Harm Reduction?
- Using sunscreen
-Using a seatbelt
-Drinking coffee to sober up
-Using a helmet
Drinking coffee to sober up is NOT a form of harm reduction!
200
The Amygdala is responsible for A) emotional regulation or B) logical reasoning and forethought
A- emotional regulation
200
Which form of drug consumption is the slowest way for drugs to get to your brain?
Orally/ Injesting
200
What is the most effective harm reduction strategy when it comes to substances?
Abstinence
200
Match the ounces according to how much liquid is in each standard drink:
Liquor, beer, wine, hard seltszer- 1.5oz, 5oz, 10oz, 12oz
liquor- 1.5oz
beer- 12 oz.
wine- 5 oz.
hard seltzer 10 oz.
200
True or False: Someone can give consent if they've had one drink only
False- even one drink impacts someone's decision-making. Even if someone isn't drunk, they are still not considered sober after use of any substance.
300
What is the last part of the brain to develop?
Prefrontal cortex
300
Alcohol is A) a stimulant B) a depressant c) a psychedelic
B) a depressant
300
When someone's physical response to a drug begins to diminish and the substance becomes less effective with use, that person has built up ____________ to the substance.
Tolerance
300
Which two organs are most affected by alcohol?
The Brain and the Liver
300
Name 3 Protective Factors to protect against substance abuse.
- Resiliency (being able to adapt to change and stressful events)
- Strong bonds with family, school, community
- Spirituality
- High self-esteem and problem-solving skills
- Having strategies to cope with stress
- Participation in afterschool activities
- Positive parent involvement
- Opportunities for positive social involvement
- Recognition for positive behavior & achievements
- Clear and consistent expectations from family, school and community about not using alcohol and drugs
- Friends who are a positive influence and don’t use drugs
400
Drugs effect how our brain communicates. What is the term for the parts of the brain which communicate with each other by sending chemical signals across synapses?
Neurotransmitters
400
Stimulants are one class of drug. List 3 other classes of drugs.
Opioids, Depressants, Cannabinoids, Psychedelics
400
Consider this scenario: "Sarah missed her morning coffee today. Now she has a headache."
Where would this fall on the drug use spectrum?
Physical Dependency
400
"Roofies" are a common drug used to spike drinks. List 3 harm reduction strategies to protect yourself from having your drink spiked.
Don’t accept drinks from strangers or leave drinks unattended
Don’t share drinks or drink from a communal punch bowl that someone else has prepared
Don’t drink something you did not open, or see opened or poured
When holding your drink, hold it from the top so it covers the opening. If anyone wants to slip something in it, it’ll make it much harder to do so without you noticing.
If you’re unsure about your drink or if you think it tastes strange, stop drinking it.
If you’re going to use illegal substances, buy a tester kit and don’t accept free drugs at a party
Always have a friend join you at parties. There is safety in numbers.
Let someone know you’re supposed to be home at a certain time and where it is you plan on going that night.
400
Acetylcholine is one neurotransmitter. Name 2 other neurotransmitters
Serotonin, Dopamine, GABA
500
Risk-taking behavior, brain development, and hormonal changes are all part of the process for developing adolescent brains. Name one more outcome or impact that a developing brain has on a teen's experience:
Sleep, social influence, learning & memory, emotional regulation, identity formation, cognitive abilites, mental health vulnerability
500
Nicotine, cocaine, meth, and adderall are all examples of which drug class?
Stimulants
500
Harm reduction strategies include: dose and dosage, drug knowledge, and checking the substance. List two more strategies to reduce harm.
Abstinence, start low and slow, know drug policy, set and setting, moderation, don't mix substances, know how to react in an emergency
500
What is the name of the molecule which is commonly known as alcohol?
Ethanol
500
The second most effective form of harm reduction (after abstinence) is what?
Delay age of first use