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Drug Terminology
Drugs & The Brain
Marijuana
Mixed Bag 1 (drugs)
Mixed Bag 2 (misc.)
100
This is the term used to describe when a person consumes a drug by breathing it in through the nose or mouth
Inhalation
100
This is the term used to describe is a strong and harmful need to regularly have a drug
Addiction
100
What are three common street names for Marijuana?
Pot, weed, Texas tea, Ganja, Herb, Grass
100
What does Cocaine look like and how is it most often used?
White powder that is inhaled
100
What are 3 common eating disorders?
Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge-Eating Disorder
200
Drugs that do not require a prescription and are legal are called...
Over the counter drugs
200
Most drugs of abuse affect which system in the brain?
The reward circuit
200
What does marijuana look like / how is it used?
Green/brown dried up mixture of stems and seeds that is smoked or put into food
200
What does heroin look like and how is it most often used?
Powder or black tar-like sticky substance, most often smoked or injected
200
When thinking about suicide prevention, what should you do if you are recognizing warning signs of depression or suicide in someone else?
Acknowledge, Care, Tell
300
This is another term used to describe an "illegal" drug
Illicit
300
Which hormone in the brain is produced in excess when people use drugs?
Dopamine
300
What is the main active ingredient in Marijuana that causes the Marijuana "high"?
THC
300
Besides the physical effects, how can drug abuse negatively impact a person's life? (3 ways)
*varied responses*
300
When thinking about OCD, what is an obsession and what is a compulsion?
An obsession is a frequent upsetting thought that causes anxiety and a compulsion is a behavior or ritual that someone repeats in order to temporarily relieve the obsession.
400
A reaction the body can have if a person suddenly stops using drugs
Withdrawal
400
What three primary areas of the brain does drug abuse affect?
The brain stem, the limbic system, the cerebral cortex
400
Name 3 reasons that Marijuana might affect one person differently than another
Biology Marijuana’s potency (strength) Previous experience with the drug How it is used (smoked or. ingested) Whether alcohol/other drugs are involved
400
What are 3 short-term effects of cocaine?
Increased heart rate, paranoia, euphoria, more alert/more energized, strong craving for the drug, loss of appetite, disturbed sleep, nausea
400
What is the stigma around mental health illness and how might this have a negative impact on someone's life?
An unfair and negative belief that people have about those with mental health illness. This can negatively impact someones life because they might be bullied, harassed, avoid seeking treatment, miss out on opportunities, become suicidal, etc.
500
A habit-forming drug that may lead to the use of other addictive drugs
Gateway drug
500
Describe why it is so hard for people to stop using drugs
The brain starts to adjust to the dopamine. Pleasure is reduced and therefore the drug is needed to feel pleasure (“high”).
500
What are three short-term effects of Marijuana use?
Problems with learning and memory, distorted perception, poor coordination, increased heart rate
500
Part 1: Name 5 different refusal skills. Part 2: Role-play a refusal skill situation for the class. One group member must offer another group member a drug, and the person must refuse using 3 different skills
Say no, repeat answer, give excuse, give personal reasons, suggest alternative activity, change the subject, walk away, etc.
500
What is the average age of onset for someone to develop depression?
32 years old