Body
Which type of drug makes the body feel relaxed? Stimulants or Depressants?
Depressants
How do drugs affect the brain?
They slow down or speed up the central nervous system.
True or False?
Kids who grew up in houses where drugs were abused are more likely to abuse drugs themselves.
True
What is a Stimulant?
Drugs that increase alertness and energy.
Which are more addictive, Stimulants or Depressants?
Stimulants.
Give examples of small effects on the body after taking a stimulant.
Increased heart rate, Increased blood pressure, Increased body temp, Reduced apetite, agitation, sleeplessness.
What does dopamine do?
Regulates mood, gives feeling of pleasure and reward.
Social situations such as get togethers and parties are the main places where _______ __________ happens?
peer pressure
Another word for Stimulant?
Uppers, Psychostimulant
What is "tolerance" to a drug?
Your body begins to require more of the drug in order to feel the same high.
What are some of the come downs of drugs.
Headache, fatigue, shakiness, dizziness, nausea.
Why is it bad to use cannibis before your brain is fully developed?
It can begin to rewire your brain and can increase speed of the loss of neurons.
What is the current obesity rate in the United States of America? (within 5 percent)
36
Example of Depressants?
Cannibis, Alcohol, Opiates, Sedatives.
This side affect of withdrawal will give the user feelings of worry, nervousness or unease.
Anxiety
This disease affects the lungs as a result of inhaling drugs.
Bronchitis
What parts of the brain are mainly affected by stimulants and depressants?
Brain stem, limbic system, cerebral cortex, hypocampus.
What is the yearly economic impacts from the misuse of stimulants and depressants in the U.S.A?
442 billion
Side effects of taking Depressants?
Anxiety, Depression, Restlessness, tremors, insomnia, suicide.
Different treatments for addiction to Depressants?
Detoxification, Medication, Therapy, Support and love from family and friends.