History of Drugs
What year was there evidence of drug use in ancient civilizations for medicinal and spiritual purposes?
6000 B.C.
Name one negative PHYSICAL effect of drug use?
heart disease, stroke, cancer, lung disease, mental illness
All of these are right answers
Marijuana is currently considered an ___?_____ drug by the federal government.
Fill in the blank
Illegal
___?____ are breathable chemical vapors that produce mind-altering effects.
Inhalants
Some __?_____ have passed laws permitting marijuana use for medical and recreational purposes
states
In this century there was a rise in recreational drug use leading to social and health problems?
19th century
Name one negative mental health effects of drug use?
addiction, depression, anxiety, paranoia
All are right answers
___?_______ is a drug created from the dried flowers of the cannabis plant.
Marijuana
Commonly misused inhalants include?
glue, white out, whipped cream, paint, gasoline, and cleaning fluids
___?_____ drugs are not legal under any circumstances.
Illicit
What is the most used drug by children in 2024?
Marijuana
What is a social problem that can arise from drug use?
financial issues, relationship problems, crime, violence
All are right answers
Give one example of a long term effect of marijuana use
addiction, anxiety, depression, and lung damage
____?________ drugs affect how the brain works, altering mood, perception, and behavior.
Psychoactive
What resources or services are offered to people who have a drug problem?
rehabilitation, therapy, inpatient, outpatient, etc...
In what century did they focus on prevention and treatment for drug addiction?
20th century
Is substance abuse treatable?
YES
Give an example of a short term effect of marijuana use
altered senses, changes in mood, impaired body movement, difficulty thinking and problem-solving, and impaired memory
Anabolic steroids are __________ without a prescription.
illegal
What is the average age a youth will try drugs for the first time?
13-14
Define the word Drug
A medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body.
Define substance abuse
refers to the harmful use of any substance to alter one's mood or state of mind.
Marijuana has been used for ___?_____ and recreational purposes for centuries.
medical
Short-term effects of psychoactive drugs are?
relaxation, euphoria, impaired judgment, anxiety
What is an example of an illicit drug?
cocaine, LSD, meth, bath salts, heroin