Nutrition 1
The main role of this nutrient is to act as the primary source of energy for the body.
What are carbohydrates?
Oatmeal, brown rice, and whole wheat bread are examples of this specific type of carbohydrate.
What are complex carbohydrates?
This is the "logical, decision-making" part of the brain that isn't fully developed until your mid-20s.
What is the Prefrontal Cortex?
This chemical messenger in the brain is known as the "reward" or "anticipation" molecule.
What is Dopamine?
This highly addictive chemical is the primary active ingredient in most e-cigarettes and vapes.
What is nicotine?
This nutrient's main function is to build, maintain, and repair tissues, like muscle.
What is protein?
Usually solid at room temperature, these types fats are most commonly found in animal products like meat and butter.
What are saturated fats?
This part of the brain acts as the emotional center and plays a major role in creating and storing memories.
What is the Limbic System?
This happens when the brain gets used to a substance and needs more of it to get the same effect.
What is tolerance?
This legal depressant slows down the heart rate and breathing, induces relaxation, and impairs a person's coordination and judgment.
What is alcohol?
Although it provides zero calories, this essential nutrient makes up about 60% of your body and is crucial for transporting nutrients to your brain.
What is water?
Often found in ultra-processed or fried foods, these artificial fats are created by hydrogenating oils.
What are trans fats?
Known as the primary "stress hormone," your body releases this chemical during fight-or-flight situations
What is Cortisol?
These are the physical and mental symptoms that occur when a person stops using an addictive substance.
What is withdrawal?
These types of drugs (like caffeine or nicotine) cause increased activity in the heart and nervous system, leading to heightened alertness.
What are stimulants?
This part of a carbohydrate cannot be digested and helps move food through the digestive system.
What is Fiber?
Usually liquid at room temperature, these "healthy" fats include both mono- and poly- varieties and are found in olive oil, avocados, and salmon.
What are unsaturated fats?
Box breathing, taking a walk, or talking to a friend are examples of these strategies used to manage stress.
What are coping mechanisms, coping skills, or self-care?
These drugs work by attaching to specific receptors (primarily mu, delta, and kappa receptors) in the brain to block pain and create a feeling of intense euphoria.
What are Opioids?
By over-activating the Cortex and disrupting the Medial Temporal Lobe, these drugs scramble a person's vision, memory, and sense of time.
What are Hallucinogens?
Because they contain more fiber, these types of carbohydrates are digested slowly and provide long-lasting energy.
What are complex carbohydrates (or whole grains)?
Found in candy, soda, and white bread, these carbohydrates are digested very quickly and can lead to a rapid "crash" in your blood sugar and energy.
What are simple carbohydrates (or simple sugars)?
This almond-shaped part of the limbic system processes fear and helps "tag" memories with strong emotions so you remember them better (fight, flight, freeze).
What is the Amygdala?
In a drug-related emergency, these are the two physical actions you should take to keep a person safe. IF they're not breathing (until professional help arrives):
IF they are breathing and consumed too much alcohol:
What are the Recovery Position and Hands-Only CPR?
Enacted in 1970, this U.S. law created five "schedules" to classify drugs based on their medical use and potential for abuse. It also created two government agencies (DEA: enforcement; FDA: drug scheduling)
What is the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)