Types of Substances
What is a drug?
Any substance other than food or water that changes the way your body functions.
What is substance abuse?
Using a substance to the point that it alters a person’s judgment and decision making, leading to dangerous behaviors.
True or False:
Smokeless tobacco does not cause cancer.
False, smokeless tobacco (such as chewing tobacco and snuff) increases the risk of cancer, especially oral cancers.
A person who is addicted to drugs…
A. Is beyond reach.
B. Can be helped with treatment.
C. Needs a brain transplant.
D. Can easily quit if they want to
B. Can be helped with treatment.
Do you consider it cheating when athletes use steroids to improve their performance—what should the consequences be?
*personal thoughts
What are controlled substances or illegal drugs?
Substances that have a high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
It can take your brain up to three weeks to recover to full function after using this substance only one time.
Marijuana
Knowing what we do now, would you make cigarettes illegal if you could?
*personal thoughts
What’s the best way to get messages out to teens—social networks, TV ads, Web sites? Who should the messages be from?
*personal thoughts
What myths have you heard about drugs?
"It's just a phase"
"They just want attention"
"They just want to look cool"
It’s safe to use prescription medications when:
A. You’ve checked out WebMD and know what you are doing.
B. You’ve taken them before for another problem.
C. They are prescribed for you by a doctor for a current problem.
D. Your mom gave them to you from her prescription. E. All of the above.
"C"
How many Americans die from diseases associated with tobacco use each year?
A. About 1,500
B. About 13,200
C. About 50,500
D. About 440,000
This extremely addictive drug in tobacco is a strong stimulant, but after getting a "boost" it quickly fades and the abuser seeks out the drug again.
Nicotine
These can be ruined by drug abuse because drugs take away your drive to accomplish things.
Personal goals
When someone who is addicted to drugs stops taking that drug, they go through this, which involves pain, shakes, vomiting, and severe headaches.
Withdrawal
What are over-the-counter (OTC) drugs?
Substances that are sold from a drug store directly to a person without a prescription; can be abused if taken for another purpose than intended.
What is addiction?
Abuse of a substance to the point where your body or brain needs the drug to function properly.
What are 4 reasons people use alcohol and other drugs?
Tips to overcome addiction
Surround yourself with supportive people
Find new hobbies
Exercise
Volunteer
Seek professional help
This can happen to you if you are caught w/ drugs. If it does happen to you, it stays on your record and can make it impossible to get into College, private high schools, or even get the job that you want.
Getting arrested
What are legal drugs?
Substances that have an age requirement for consumption that are not prohibited by drug laws; examples are tobacco & alcohol.
Name 2 different forms of addiction?
Alcohol addiction.
Prescription drug addiction.
Drug addiction.
Heroin addiction.
Opioid addiction.
Why isn’t smoked marijuana a safe medicine?
A. You can’t be sure what chemicals are in it
B. Smoking anything can hurt your lungs
C. It affects your thinking skills
D. It alters your motor skills, making you an unsafe driver
E. All of the above
E. All of the above
Name 3 different things you could say to refuse someone asking you to try drinking.
No!, I have a game tomorrow, I don't want to, my ride is here, I have to go, etc.
Though withdrawing from all drugs is extremely painful and sickening, for someone addicted to this substance withdrawal could cause death.
Alcohol