The Developing Brain
Your brain continues to develop until around age_____.
What is 25?
This drug is the most commonly used substance among teens- both locally and in the United States.
What is alcohol?
Before we moved into this new location, our county wide meetings were hosted at ___________?
What is TTU's Center for Addiction Prevention and Support office (or give location)?
This intense rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground is common in the central United States.
What is a tornado?
Having strong relationships with trusted adults is an example of this type of factor that reduces risk of substance use.
What is a protective factor?
This part of the brain responsible for decision-making and impulse control isn’t fully developed until the mid-20s.
What is the prefrontal cortex / frontal lobe?
This drug found in marijuana is responsible for the “high.”
What is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)?
This person was in charge of Power to Thrive during COVID and before Morgan started working at Power of Putnam.
Who is Amy Gibson?
This is the most abundant element in the universe and the first element on the periodic table.
What is hydrogen?
Experiencing high levels of stress, trauma, or instability can increase the likelihood of substance use; this is known as a what?
What is a risk factor?
This brain chemical is released during rewarding activities and plays a role in addiction.
What is dopamine?
Nicotine is considered this type of drug because it speeds up activity in the brain and body.
What is a stimulant?
By the end of Tennessee Teen Institute, our county leaves with a comprehensive plan to bring prevention home called a _________.
What is a CAT Plan (Community Action Team Plan)?
These massive trees found mainly in California can grow over 300 feet tall and are among the tallest trees on Earth- also mentioned in a Taylor Swift song.
What is a redwood?
Clear family rules and expectations about substance use are considered this type of factor.
What is a protective factor?
Because teen brains are still developing, they are more vulnerable to this effect of drugs and alcohol.
What is substance use disorder (addiction)?
Drinking too much alcohol in a short time is known as this dangerous behavior.
What is binge drinking?
This is the number of Thrive Ambassadors that went to the first Tennessee Teen Institute Midyear conference.
What is 2?
This reptile is known for its spiny back and ability to drop its tail to escape predators.
What is an iguana?
Easy access to alcohol, tobacco, or other substances in a community is this type of factor.
What is a risk factor?
This part of the brain helps regulate emotions like fear and anger.
What is the amygdala?
This type of drug, which can be prescription or illicit, is a depressant. Some examples include Fentanyl, heroin, codeine, and morphine.
What is an opioid?
This is year Power to Thrive began having formal elections and officers.
When was 2022.
This mountain in the Himalayas is the tallest on Earth above sea level.
What is Everest?
Community prevention programs and coalitions help strengthen this type of factor across a population.
What are protective factors?