Nicotine
How long does it take for the chemicals in cigarette smoke to reach the brain?
6 seconds
How much stronger is fentanyl than morphine?
50 - 100 times stronger
What is fetal alcohol syndrome?
When a child is exposed to alcohol in the womb, can have multiple side effects after birth.
What is the purpose of addiction treatments? List 1 reason
Stop using drugs
Stay drug free
improve overall quality of life
What plant does marijuana come from?
Cannabis
What is one side effect of second hand smoke?
Could cause cancer
Stroke
Heart disease
What is fentanyl prescribed for?
People with chronic pain, or people that have had major surgeries, high tolerance to pain medication.
What does your liver do when you drink alcohol?
Metabolizes (breaks down) the alcohol in your system, and removes it from your blood.
Give a definition for addiction
When a person becomes dependant on a substance, and constantly craves it
What chemical found in marijuana has medicinal purposes? (can use the acronym)
CBD (Cannabidiol)
Nicotine is a depressant, describe how depressants affect your brain?
Depressants slow down the signals being sent by the nerve cells in your brain and decreases brain function.
What is one withdrawal symptom for fentanyl?
Muscle and bone pain
Sleep problems
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Severe muscle cramps
Intense cravings
Side affects of alcohol for teenagers? List 2
Affects memory, motor skills and coordination,
More likely to become dependent/ develop and addiction
Brain damage
What is something other than a substance that people can become addicted to?
Phone, technology, chocolate, gambling, video games, exercise
What is a potential long term side affect from marijuana use? List 2
Cancer
Chronic cough
Anxiety
Depression
Could lead to addiction