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5 Classes of Drugs
Continuum of Drug Use
Teen Drug Use- Risk Factors
Drug Use Adv. & Dis.
Physiological Effects of Drugs
100
A class of drugs which cause the function of on organ to slow down.
depressant
100
Which type of drug use has the least risk associated with it?
Non-use
100
Self-esteem and self-efficacy fall into this "factor" for risk taking behaviour.
Personal Factors
100
What legal advantages are there when considering drug use?
NONE
100
What is the fastest way to get a drug into your bloodstream?
Intravenous, needle
200
The drug nicotine is considered to be in this class of drug.
stimulant.
200
Which type of drug use has the most risk associated with it?
dependent use
200
Low academic achievement, typically leads to a __________ risk of drug use.
higher, increased
200
What are the two primary personal advantages for drug use that we covered today in this class?
Satisfy curiosity and Attention
200
What part of your body acts as "the filter" and is therefore effected by most drug and substance use?
Liver
300
Narcotics are used to?
numb or reduce pain sensation
300
This type of use is typically seen in high school and university students.
Binge use
300
What Environmental factor is arguably the largest pressure or motivation for students to try drugs and substances?
Peer Pressure
300
What is one perceived advantage for drug use in regards to Health And Physical?
controlling pain and controlling weight
300
What active component in Marijuana replicates the dopamine circuitry causing an euphoric feeling?
THC
400
Barry Bonds and other famous athletes have been banned from sport for the alleged use of this class of drug.
hormones
400
What type of use are most students that are your age experiencing?
Experimental
400
Lack of knowledge on consequences and dangers of substance use falls under what factor of drug use risk?
Personal
400
When beginning drug use, a lot of students start using initially for this reason that is a perceived advantage.
Social- making new friends
400
List 2 side effects located in the mouth with the use of chewing tobacco?
Hairy Tongue Mouth Cancer Bad Breath Gum decay and disease
500
If you "drink lots and drink often" what class of drug are you likely abusing?
depressant
500
Marijuana, Alcohol and Tobacco are considered this type of Drug.
Gateway drug
500
When talking about physiological risk factors for drug use, what is the primary risk factor for students your age and high school students in general?
developing body and brain
500
What do most drugs cause that would typically become a disadvantage when looking at Performance in work or school?
a-motivated or less motivated
500
Users taking this drug will want water and gum because of the dry mouth and teeth grinding that follows as a side effect.
Ecstasy