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Addiction
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100
Explain how trends impact teens?
This could pressure teens to not be their authentic selves to follow the trends.
100
What age range is the brain usually developed by?
The early twenties.
100
What is a short-term effect of drinking or substance use on an adolescent’s brain that impacts school?
Impaired learning and memory. So a teen might forget what they learned.
100
What has the most alcohol between a shot of liquor and a 12 oz. can of beer?
Both contain a half ounce of pure alcohol
100
Name three supports that adolescents can reach out to.
Teacher, coach, counselor, parent, sibling, etc.
200
Everyone develops at the same rate (T/F)
False. Adolescents develop at different rates as it depends on genetics and other factors.
200
Alcohol affects the brain of a teenager and an adult the same way (T/F)
False. The brain goes through changes during adolescence. Since the nerve are not fully coated until 18 alcohol use can cause nerve damage, and impairs learning and memory.
200
Adolescents need the same amount of sleep as adults. (T/F)
False. Adults need about 7-8 hours while teens require 9 hours of sleep.
200
Are prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs (Advil) safer than illegal drugs (cocaine)?
No. All substances have chemicals that affect the body and if used in a way not prescribed can be just as dangerous as illegal drugs.
200
Name another behavior that is affected by the brain not being fully developed.
Driving, risk-taking, relationships, impulsivity, substance use, decision-making, etc.
300
Name three difficult changes that occur while in High School.
More responsibilities, challenging homework, peer conflict, social pressures,planning for future, relationships, etc
300
Judgment improves with age because of life experience (T/F)
False. Judgment improves as the frontal area of the brain matures. Think of it as the boss of the brain - decision-making, impulse control, and planning.
300
What is one effect of substances on the brain that impacts physical activity?
Coordination, balance, and memory.
300
Is alcohol a depressant?
Yes. It makes you feel happy due to neurons releasing dopamine. It is a depressant, so it slows down your central nervous system. Relaxing inhibitions.
300
Substances impact the hippocampus which controls memory. How could this be an issue for a teen?
The teen could struggle to remember what they learn in school, plans, conversations, etc. Can permanently lower IQ.
400
Since the adolescent's body is changing moods are also affected (T/F)
True. Adolescents feel a variety of intense emotions.
400
The kind of hobbies and activities you enjoy can change the way your brain actually develops (T/F)
True. Think of “use it or lose it”. Your brain strengthens neural pathways that are used and gets rid of ones not used.
400
If Ben begins using substances at age 15 vs. Jerry starts at age 17, how much more likely is Ben to develop a substance use disorder? (__X)
Ben is 2x more likely than Jerry who started at age 17 to develop SUD. Ben is 4x more likely than teens who begin at 20 or 21.
400
Can someone get physically addicted to marijuana?
Yes. People who stop smoking experience physical withdrawal and psychological symptoms (irritability).
400
Substances can impact the cerebral cortex which controls emotions. How would this impact a teen?
The teen would struggle to control their emotions and become angry or sad unexpectedly. Could negatively impact friendships.
500
Often with increased freedom comes an increase in access to social media. What are three ways social media impacts teens?
It could influence them to buy items or to partake in trends. Cyberbullying could occur. It can set unrealistic expectations and decrease self-esteem.
500
Using alcohol and other drugs while you’re a teen can permanently affect your brain. (T/F)
True. Substances negatively impact the hippocampus and prefrontal area of the brain. Studies compared pictures of the hippocampus and some had shrunk.
500
Name one of the three areas of the brain that substances affect.
Brain _ _ _ _ , L _ _ b _ _ System
Cer_ _ _ al Cortex
Brain Stem - controls vital functions (breathing)
Limbic System - controls emotional responses (pleasure)
Cerebral Cortex - senses, prefrontal cortex (thinking center)
500
Why can it be deadly if substances are laced with fentanyl?
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid. Two milligrams, the size of 5 grains of salt, can be deadly.
500
Why are drugs more addictive than natural rewards (i.e, food)?
Some substances release 2 to 10 times the amount of dopamine that natural rewards release.