Drug Facts
This is the substance most frequently used by teens.
Marijuana
At what age is the brain considered fully developed?
A: About 18 years old
B: About 21 years old
C: About 25 years old
C: About 25 years old.
The earlier substance use begins, the more impact it has on the developing brain.
Some symptoms of this disorder are isolation, feelings of sadness, hopelessness, low energy, lack of motivation, and fatigue.
Depression or Major Depressive Disorder
True or False:
The stages of change ARE linear
False.
The stages of change are NOT linear. Sometimes people will revisit a previous stage before making forward progress again.
What are 3 factors that may increase the risk for relapse?
Answers may vary.
Consuming large amounts of this substance can cause "blackouts" and memory loss.
Alcohol
This is the chemical in the brain that is responsible for feelings of pleasure and euphoria.
A: Serotonin
B: Dopamine
C: Norepinephrine
B: Dopamine
When a person uses substances, a surge of Dopamine is released. This strengthens the connection between drug use and the feelings of pleasure and euphoria, therefore making it easier for habits and addiction to form.
This disorder is characterized by flashbacks and nightmares, and may occur after a traumatic event.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
This is a natural part of the change process, particularly when dealing with substance abuse and addiction.
Relapse
Name 3 examples of sober supports (ex: Friend or Family member who does not use).
Answers may vary.
This is a medication used to block the effects of opioids and revive someone who has overdosed.
A. Naloxone
B. Norepinephrine
C. Epinephrine
A. Naloxone
This part of the brain is responsible for decision making and impulse control and is heavily impacted by substance use.
A: Basal Ganglia
B: Prefrontal Cortex
C: Amygdala
B: Prefrontal Cortex
This is the last part of the brain to mature, making teens most vulnerable to the negative affects of substance use.
This disorder is characterized by a cycling between episodes of depressed mood and mania.
Bipolar Disorder
This is the stage of change when a person is ACTIVELY making change to their behaviors.
Action Stage
Approximately how many people in the U.S. overdosed in 2018?
A: About 30,000 people
B: About 48,000 people
C: About 67,000 people
C: About 67,000 people
Approximately what percentage of High School Seniors have used Alcohol in the past year?
A: 70%
B: 64%
C: 52%
C: 52%
The percentage of teens who use alcohol in the past year has continued to decline over the past 10 years. This is true for teens in 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. Binge drinking has also consistently decreased over that same time period.
This is the part of the brain that regulates your emotions and is responsible for memory.
A: Amygdala
B: Basal Ganglia
C: Cerebellum
A: Amygdala
Substances, specifically opiates and alcohol, have a profound impact on the amygdala and it's functioning.
Borderline Personality Disorder
This is the stage of change in which a person is CONSIDERING whether or not to make a change.
Contemplation Stage
This drug is a synthetic opioid which is up to 100 times more potent than morphine.
Fentanyl.
Fentanyl is so lethal that one use can be fatal.
Between 2017 and 2019, there was a 135% increase in this type of substance use.
Vaping
It is a common myth that vaping is safer than smoking actual cigarettes. However, vaping is linked to cancer, asthma, shortness of breath, lung injuries, and even death.
5 different parts of your brain form the "Limbic System." What is the main function of the "Limbic System"?
A: Decision making, Exerting control over impulsive behavior
B: The Reward Center
C: Generating feelings, regulating emotions, and motivation
C: Generating feelings, regulating emotions, and motivation
Drugs have an impact on all 5 parts of the limbic system. This can cause memory loss, problems with regulating emotions, loss of motivation, and even physical impacts such as slowed breathing or even death.
People with this diagnosis may experience the following symptoms:
Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, abnormal movements, or catatonic behavior (immobile and appear to be a statue at times).
Schizophrenia
This is the stage of change in which a person continues to remain committed to the changes they have made. It occurs about 6 months to a year after change was initiated.
Maintenance Stage.
Long term effects of using this drug include:
Irritability, mood disturbances, restlessness, paranoia and auditory (hearing) hallucinations.
Crack/Cocaine