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Science of Addiction
Drugs
Alcohol
Effects on Body
100
This substance has been shown to be significantly linked with mental illness, especially schizophrenia and psychosis, but also depression and anxiety
What is cannabis?
100
How much a person uses before they feel the effect of the drug.
What is tolerance
100
True or False: Drug use can make acne better.
What is false
100
Drinking large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time can lead to needing medical care due to ______.
alcohol poisoning
100
They can be either healthy or unhealthy, but they are what we use to deal with difficult situations
What are coping skills
200
This substance is more harmful than any other drug and can potentially harm every organ and system in the body
What is alcohol
200
User develops a chemical need for the drug. When the drug wears off, withdrawal symptoms will occur.
What is dependence?
200
4 different ways in which drugs can be administered.
What is injected, snorted, smoked, swallowed.
200
What are 3 organs that are most affected by alcohol?
What is heart, liver, brain
200
What are the effects of smoking during pregnancy?
What is Smoking can cause early delivery, physical consequences/mutations (lungs not being developed, asthma, brain not fully developed), premature birth, being addicted to substance, low birth weight, higher risk of SIDs, higher risk of colic, and more
300
Continued use of this drug does cause mild physical dependence, withdrawal symptoms include; anxiety, irritability, depressed mood and difficulty concentrating
What is caffeine
300
What is the age in which the brain is fully developed?
What is 24
300
Why is smoking marijuana and drinking at the same time dangerous?
What is marijuana reduces nausea, so people can drink more without getting sick, which can result in alcohol poisoning.
300
Alcohol is processed and metabolized by the liver in what time frame? A. 15 minutes per oz. B. 30 minutes per oz. C. 45 minutes per. oz d. An hour per oz.
What is d. an hour
300
Name 3 parts of your body that smoking tobacco or marijuana will affect
a. heart b. blood vessels c. lungs d. your fingernails (which will yellow and crack e. ears due to a reduced oxygen supply to the cochlea, a snail-shaped organ in the inner ear, can reduce hearing f. skin- can cause premature wrinkles and lose elastically
400
The most common dose of this substance is only 10 milligrams, yet it is one of the most highly addictive drugs known to man
What is nicotine?
400
One of the biggest effects of extended marijuana use on brain functioning is : a. Long term insomnia b. Issues with memory, attention, and logical thinking c. Hyperactivity and impulsivity d. Motor coordination
What is issues with memory, attention, and logical thinking
400
THC (chemical in marijuana) is stored in what part of the body? a. Fat tissue b. Brain cells c. Liver and kidneys d. It is not stored but metabolized and then then disposed of as waste.
What is fat tissues
400
What is the best way to sober someone up in the shortest amount of time?
What is time. Coffee, showers, other drugs, or sleep will not help the body metabolize the alcohol faster.
400
Name at least 3 factors that determine how a drug might effect the mind and body.
1.The way the drug enters the body 2.The dose or amount of a drug taken at one time 3.The weight, age, and health status of the person 4.The emotional state of the person 5.Whether the person is taking more than one drug at the same time.
500
The deaths from this type of drug outnumber deaths from heroin and cocaine combined.
What is painkillers
500
How do drugs affect the brain's balance of chemicals and neurotransmitters?
Drugs are chemicals that affect the brain by tapping into its communication system and interfering with the way neurons normally send, receive, and process information. Some drugs can activate neurons and flood the brain with pleasure chemicals which can lead to the user wanting to continue their use.
500
True or False: Marijuana is legal in the state of Massachusetts, you can not be punished for having it on you
What is false: Minors can not legally possess or smoke marijuana (in any state) and if caught could still receive legal consequences for breaking federal laws.
500
Name 3 negative effects of drinking alcohol
What is: throwing up, aggression or lack of restraint, depression, euphoria, problems with coordination, mental confusion, or slurred speech
500
What drugs can cause trouble sleeping, anxiety, irritability, migraines, psychosis, heart rhythm problems when not taken correctly? A. Prescription painkillers B. Prescription depressants C. Prescription stimulants
What is prescription stimulants