Drugs
What is a drug?
A substance that you put in your body that changes the way that you think, act and feel.
Who should you talk to if you or a friend is struggling with their body image?
Trusted adult: caregiver, teacher, psychologist/therapist
What is the legal age to buy/smoke cigarettes?
19
What is withdrawal?
Refers to the physical and mental symptoms that occur when you stop taking a substance that you have been dependant on
ex. shakiness, mood swings, cravings ect.
Another word for marijuana is _____________.
weed, pot.
Which organ is affected the most by drinking alchol.
The liver.
What is the addictive chemical in cigarettes and vapes?
Nicotine
How can you avoid peer pressuring?
By not continuously asking someone if they want to do something with you, especially if they have already said no. To not put someone in an uncomfortable situation that you know they do not want to be in. You must respect your peers feelings and decisions
True or False: It is okay to engage with legal drugs/substances once in awhile once you are of age
True
Vapes were initially created to help people combat what addiction?
Smoking
Define what a protective factor is
Give one example.
A Protective Factor is something that protects someone from developing a substance abuse disorder.
ex. good family relations, good group of friends, no family history of addictions
True or False: At one point in history, smoking was illegal (prohibition).
False. During prohibition, only alcohol was illegal
When someone has a substance abuse disorder, they have an increased chance of committing a crime. True or False?
True.
Define addiction
Addiction is when you are dependant on a substance to the point you cannot function without it
What initial impact do drugs/alcohol have on your brain?
alters your brain chemistry, and causes you to have poor decision making
Define Coping Strategies
Give one example
Coping strategies are different resources that you can use when you feel stressed or upset instead of turning to drugs or alcohol to deal
ex. Talking to friends/parents, going for walk, working out for a healthy amount of time, reading a book, drawing
Name three consequences that can occur if you do not eat properly
1. lose or gain an unhealthy amount of weight
2. Lack energy / affect your sleeping patterns
3. Change the way you think, act and feel
What are some ways to convince someone to stop using drugs and substances?
share facts/diagrams, suggest who they should talk to, stay positive, set goals, be supportive
How many hours of sleep should people aged 11-13 years get?
9-12hrs
True or False: At one point in history, there was prohibition. During prohibition alcohol was legal to use.
false. Prohibition was a time where it was illegal to consume alcohol
Alcohol gets into the blood stream within a few __________.
minutes.
What disease has been found to occur due to vaping?
Popcorn Lung
Define 'intoxication'
When you are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol
What are our 4 main impacts of achieving a healthy body?
2. eating
3. mental health
4. physical health