Brain & Addiction
A substance that can change the way a person feels or functions.
What is a drug.
The ingredient in marijuana that makes a person feel "High".
What is THC. Tetrahydrocannabinol
Alcohol and benzodiazepines are considered:
The legal drinking age in Alberta
What is 18.
Something other than illegal drugs we can be addicted to.
What is Caffeine, nicotine, video games, gambling, food, social media
Drugs can damage nerve cells in this organ.
What is the brain
They might look like brownies or candy but contain marijuana. They can be very dangerous.
What are edibles.
Methamphetamines & cocaine are considered:
What are stimulants
The legal alcohol limit to operate a motor vehicle in Alberta.
What is 0.0 without a graduated license.
.05 with a graduated license.
The most addictive LEGAL thing you can put into your body.
What is Nicotine & Caffeine
Two neurotransmitters that are in our brain and are effected by drug use. Name one.
Dopamine (Thrill seeking) Or Serotonin (Happy Hormone)
A relatively new way to inhale marijuana without actually smoking it.
What is vaping.
Mushrooms, LSD, MDMA are considered
What are Hallucinogens
How many beverages in one sitting is considered binge drinking?
4- Female
5- Male
When inhaling a cigarette it takes about this long for the nicotine to reach your brain.
What is 10-15 seconds
A brain disorders characterized by repeated use of a substance despite the consequences.
What is addiction
Two short term effects from marijuana.
What is slow reaction time, increased appetite,
Bath salts & Flakka are considered
What is designer drugs (Synthetic drugs)
When it takes more alcohol than before for the person to feel "Drunk" they are building a what
What is a tolerance
Blisters, sleep issues, obesity, weakness in the hands or limbs and pain in the wrist of hands are side effects of
Video Game Addiction
When a person has physical symptoms from not having their substance of choice. Example: sweats, headaches, nausea.
What is Withdrawal.
Traces of marijuana stay in your system this long.
What is 21-28 Days
Fentanyl, morphine, Heroin are considered
What is Narcotics (Opioids)
Alcohol does what to our nervous system
What is depresses our nervous it.
An unhealthy relationship or addiction with food can cause
Anorexia, bulimia & binge eating.