Alcohol
At the age of 21 our frontal lobe has stopped developing, therefore if we drink before this age we are more susceptible to brain damage. At this age our entire brain stops developing?
What is 25
Research proves that most accomplished and well-round students posses this quality and/or characteristic.
What is Goal-Oriented.
When you are influenced by a friend to smoke
What is Peer Pressure
This drug is addictive because of the chemical Nicotine.
What is Cigarettes.
These 2 parts of the brain are mostly affected by underage drinking. These brain regions control our learning, memory, judgment, and decision making skills.
What is Hippocampus and Frontal Lobe/Prefrontal Cortex.
When we form an unfair opinion or have an unjustified attitude about a person or group.
What is Prejudice
Knowing that 80% of communication occurs non-verbal; we should always be more conscious of these 2 things when communicating.
What is Body Language and Facial Expression
This drug (acronym) is 75% or greater in Recreational Marijuana and causes lethal damage to your brain and body.
What is THC (Tetra-Hydro-Cannabinol)
This system consists of hormones. It helps regulate growth, the beginning of puberty, metabolism and much more. Drinking while this system is still developing can permanently damage these areas of the body.
What is the Endocrine System.
Prejudice and Discrimination can be displayed in many different forms. Name 3.
What is Age, Physical/Mental, Socio-Economic (Class status), Religious, Ethnic/Racial, Gender
A process in which a third person helps those in conflict find a solution
What is Mediation
Name 3 short-term/guaranteed effects of tobacco use.
What is bad breath; bad taste in mouth; stained teeth; damaged respiratory system; persistent cough; lose of appetite; elevated heart rate; smelly hair and/or clothes; greater risk for addiction
A baby has a higher risk of developing this disease when born if the mother drinks while pregnant.
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
During young adulthood, Kacy experienced three traumatic events that may have caused the onset of her addiction to alcohol.
What is her surgery (prescribed pain killers); death of her son; divorce
When a group of people come up with as many different ideas as possible to help solve a problem they are doing this
What is brainstorming
These types of drugs are extremely addictive and can cause the following symptoms if abused: drowsiness, Disorientation, "out of it", severely withdrawn
What are Pain relievers (killers). Prescription drugs: Vicodin, Codeine, morphine
Describe 3 effects on how alcohol may damage the developing brain.
What is 1. Impairs decision-making skills; 2. damages our short/long term memory (forgetful) 3. impacts emotions/mood; 4. inability to form ideas; 5. engage in risky-behaviors; 5. IQ drop; 6. Poor judgement; 7. Impairs communication skills; 8. Impairs coping skills; etc.
A drug that lowers the rate of physiological activities. Also known as a sedative.
What is depressant.
Name 5 tips on how to de-escalate conflict
What is 1. Call the other person by name 2. Use a calm voice 3. Relax your body 4. Use words like "Let's" "We" "Our" and "Together" 5. Ask to hear the other point of view 6. Attack the problem, not the person 7. Brainstorm Together 8. Treat the other person the way you want to be treated
These 2 drugs are stimulant drugs that may cause anxiety, talkativeness, sensitivity to light and sound, hallucinations,delusions and paranoia
What is Cocaine and Methamphetamine