Alcohol
What organ is most affect by alcohol?
Liver
True or False- Marijuana can improve symptoms of depression and anxiety.
False. Marijuana has been linked to depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
True or False: Vaping is safer than cigarettes?
False. There is no safe way to use nicotine. Some would argue vaping is actually worse because people are using younger, more frequently, and higher levels of nicotine.
What is a depressant? Give some examples.
Alcohol, benzodiazepines and opioids (morphine, fentanyl).
What is "Binge Drinking"?
List three potential risks of marijuana use during adolescence.
Increased risk of addiction, negative impact on learning and memory, risk of dangerous driving, increased depressive symptoms, risk of psychosis etc.
What are some reasons teens choose to use nicotine?
Peer pressure, curiosity, family members smoke, to lose weight, manage stress and anxiety.
What is a stimulant? Give some examples.
Caffeine, nicotine, cocaine/crack cocaine, crystal meth, MDMA.
18 years old
THC and CBD
Name three risks associated with tobacco use.
Smoking tobacco products can cause lung, mouth, stomach, kidney, and bladder cancers. It can also cause lung problems, like coughing, and lead to heart disease, eye problems, and yellow teeth.
What are some warning signs someone may be struggling with substance use?
Changes in behaviour, gradual withdrawal from social circles, drop in grades, loss of interest in normal activities.
Name three risks associated with alcohol use during adolescence.
Increased risks for addiction, impact on cogntive development, impacts on physical and mental health, risky behaviors such as driving under the influence, blacking out, alcohol poisoning.
Name some side effects of marijuana use.
Euphoria, changes states of mind and perception of time, trouble concentrating, reduces short-term memory, impaired bodily movement, relaxation, and increase in hunger.
fun flavors, discrete, easy to obtain, peer pressure
Combinations of drugs can intensify effects that can even be fatal including mixing alcohol with medication prescribed by a doctor or mixing energy drinks with alcohol.
What is alcohol poisoning? What are some symptoms of alcohol poisoning?
Mental confusion, unresponsiveness, snoring/ gasping for air, throwing up, hypothermia, loss of consciousness, paleness or blueness of skin, cold/clammy skin.
Can you become addicted to marijuana?
Yes. People who are addicted to marijuana may feel the need for the drug and get anxious without it. Some people who use a lot of marijuana every day and then quit suddenly may have problems sleeping. They may get anxious, irritable or nervous without the drug. Or they may have an upset stomach or lose their appetite. These symptoms often a few days.
Why is nicotine especially addictive when used in adolescence?
The brain's reward system is very sensitive, so it is easier to reinforce the reward pathway of using substances.
What is addiction?
Addiction involves compulsive seeking and taking of a substance or performing of an activity despite negative or harmful consequences.