Alcohol
The meaning of BAC
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Name one of the "happy chemicals" in the brain
Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin and Endorphins
What happens in the brain when a person is stressed out?
It affects the area used for memory and learning, it's harder to think and remember things.
Is marijuana addictive?
Yepp
The difference between Empathy and Sympathy?
Sympathy involves understanding from your own perspective. Empathy involves putting yourself in the other person's shoes and understanding WHY they may have these particular feelings
The legal driving BAC limit
0.08 BAC
The approximate year the brain finishes growing
25 years
What is a physical sign of stress?
Headaches, sweating, anxiety, depression, sensitive skin, stomach problems, nausea, lowered immune system, mood swings etc.
The name of the plant marijuana comes from
Cannabis
What does the fox say?
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The legal age of drinking in the US.
21
Why is it worse for younger people to use substances than older people?
The brain has not finished growing yet, substances have a greater impact on a young person, it's much easier to get addicted, it stunts growth.
Name 3 coping skills for stress.
visualizing, meditating, breathing, nature, pets, friends, talking, hobbies, sports, movies, sleep, laughing, crying, healthy foods, writing etc.
Name 2 side effects of Marijuana
Slows thinking, impairs memory, paranoia, breathing problems, show reflexes, intensifies mental illness, increases the likelihood of psychosis and schizophrenia.
What is the percentage of 8th graders who don't use alcohol?
98%
The only cure for a hangover
Time!
Name 2 ways drugs affect your brain.
Impulse control, emotional control, memory, reward system, flexible thinking, reflex control, mental health.
Name all of the planets in order. AND 4 types of animals with spots.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. (Pluto)
The difference between CBD and THC
CBD: non pyschoactive, anti inflammatory, anti tumoral, no known side effects, calming, healing
THC: pyschoactive, paranoia, anxiety, drowsiness, high feeling
What is the STOP method?
Say no
Tell them why
Offer an alternative
Politely leave
3 Signs of alcohol poisoning
Throwing up, unconscious, skin is blue or pale, breathing really slow.
What is the hierarchy of survival in the brain and how do substances affect it?
The ranking of important parts of survival in the brain, including: Food, Water, Sleep, Exercise. But substances can hijack your brain and trick it into thinking that substances are more important than the other important things (which are actually critical to survival)
Describe one of the roles in an Addiction Family. (hint: simpsons family)
Enabler (Marg): Responsible, passive, guilty
Mascot (Bart): Distracting, hyperactive, immature
Scapegoat (Bart): hostile, defiant, rule breaker
Hero (lisa): High achiever, rule follower, overly responsible
Lost Child (Maggie): Quiet, independent, attaches to things not people.
Name 4/8 of the 8 C's
You didn’t cause it. 2. You can’t control it. 3. You can’t cure it. 4. You can cope. 5) You can help take care of yourself by…6) Communicating feeling. 7) Making healthy choices.8) Celebrating yourself.