Lesson 1
Are most teens abusing drugs?
No
Who does addiction happen to?
Anyone
True or False: opioids are over the counter
What are the steps of thoughtful decision making?
Stop, Think, Choose
What do opioids bind to in our bodies?
When can drugs help us?
Using OTC medications as instructed for something like a headache
What is the definition of addiction?
A disease that affects a person's brain and behavior and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or medication
Do over the counter or prescription drugs have the potential for addiction?
Both
Name 1 long term consequence of drug use
legal trouble, financial strain, or addiction
How does overdosing on opioids affect our breathing?
It slows our breathing rate and can even put us into a coma
What is a drug?
A substance that affects how your body functions
experimental, occasional, situational, intense, compulsive
What is the difference between OTC and prescription drugs?
prescription drugs REQUIRE an order from a doctor, OTC meds can be purchased at a drug store like CVS or Walgreens
Why is it helpful to stop and think before we choose?
What drug REVERSES an opioid overdose?
Narcan
What does the vapor in an e-cigarette contain?
Nicotine
What is an anti drug and give an example?
A reason to remain drug free. An example could be wanting to play sports in college
Where should medications be stored?
If you're feeling conflicted about a decision and something doesn't feel right, who should you reach out to?
A trusted adult
What is Carfentanil?
A form of fentanyl that is 100x stronger and is deadly to touch
What are 2 effects of nicotine on the body?
What happens in the compulsive stage of addiction?
Users cannot control their drug use anymore. They are emotionally and physically dependent on the drug, require it to function
How do you know how much of a medication to take?
Read the instructions on the bottle and ask your doctor if you have any questions
Name 2 alternative decisions to make instead of drugs
avoid dangerous situations, walk away from the situation, understand that it's ok to say no
What type of drug do the majority of overdose deaths in Ohio invole?
Opioids