Addictions
Addictions are more than just hobbies; they are __________.
Diseases
This is the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.
Blood alcohol content.
Stimulant drugs do what to the brain?
Speed up messages between the brain and body.
One of the 4 C's of addiction; negative outcomes that come from using the addictive substance.
Consequences
What is the slowest way a drug can get into the body?
Consuming it (eating or drinking)
Addictions are different from hobbies because people begin to __________ other things when they are addicted.
Name 2 dangers of drinking alcohol.
Addiction, mental health issues, issues with pregnancy, injuries, heart problems, etc.
Name 2 stimulant drugs that we discussed in class.
Nicotine, cocaine, ecstasy, meth
Name 2 symptoms of being intoxicated.
Slurred speech, poor balance, short memory, impulsiveness, being drowsy or dizzy
Name one player who won the Superbowl on Sunday?
Any Seahawks player
These are negative feelings that people with addictions feel when they don't have what they're addicted to.
Withdrawals
Why can't you drink alcohol from cleaning products?
Cleaning products have toxic chemicals.
Name 2 depressant drugs that we discussed in class.
Alcohol, cannabis, heroin, fentanyl
Depressant drugs do what to the brain?
Slow down messages between the brain and body.
Name a team that lost in the AFC or NFC championship game.
Broncos or Rams
One of the 4 C's of addiction; this means you feel like you really want or need something.
Cravings
How long does the liver usually take to filter out one standard drink?
One hour
What are depressant drugs used for medically?
Pain relief
One of the 4 C's of addiction; when an addictive substance takes over, the person addicted starts to lose this.
Control
Name 3 sports in the winter olympics.
Any winter olympic sport.
One of the 4 C's of addiction; these are urges to do things, even if you know they are wrong.
Compulsions
What is the process of alcohol being produced?
Fermentation
What is the fastest way a drug can get into the body?
Smoking
What is one hormone the brain produces as a result of feeling pleasure?
Dopamine or adrenaline
P6 - Ecstasy, Meth
P7 - Alcohol, Fentanyl