Vocab
Using a substance in a harmful or excessive way
What is Abuse
Are OTC drugs always dangerous when used correctly?
What is No?
“Everyone is doing it, just try it!” is what type of pressure?
What is direct pressure?
Having family members with addiction increases what?
What is genetic risk?
Getting sick after using substances is what type of effect?
What is physical?
The results of your actions (good or bad)
What is Consequences
Taking someone else’s prescription is considered what?
What is abuse?
Feeling like you have to fit in without being told directly
What is indirect pressure?
Anxiety and depression can lead to what risky behavior?
What is substance use?
Losing friends or arguing more is what type of effect?
What is social?
A disease where someone cannot stop using a substance
What is addiction?
Name one risk of misusing cough syrup (DXM)
What is hallucinations / seizures / memory loss?
A friend encouraging you to make a safe choice
What is positive influence?
Growing up around substance use affects what?
What is environment?
Feeling anxious or depressed after using substances is what type?
What is mental?
Medicines you can buy without a prescription
What are OTC drugs?
Why are prescription drugs given?
What is to treat specific illnesses prescribed by a doctor?
Why is peer pressure powerful for teens?
What is wanting to fit in / be accepted?
People you admire who influence your behavior
What are role models?
Underage drinking can lead to what type of consequence?
What is legal trouble?
When your body or mind relies on a substance to feel normal
What is dependence?
When does medicine become harmful?
What is when misused, taken excessively, or for recreational use?
Give one way to resist peer pressure
What is say no, walk away, change the subject, stick with supportive friends?
Name TWO factors that increase risk of substance use
What are peer pressure, environment, mental health, genetics, lack of role models?
Name ALL four consequence types
What are physical, mental, social, and legal?