Drugs & Alcohol
What are Drugs and Alcohol?
Substances that can change how a person’s mind or body works.
Name a body part that can be impacted by Alcohol
Brain
Lungs
Heart
Liver
Digestive system
True or False: An example of an emotional impact is an impact to reputation in school or community
False (social impact)
Tylenol, cough medicine, or Advil
How can your Brain be impacted by alcohol use?
Cognitive issues such as poor judgement, bad decision making, memory loss, confusion, impaired speech
Motor skills impairment
True or False: Use of Drugs and Alcohol can impact you both socially and emotionally
True
What is Medical Misuse?
Taking medication in a way that is not prescribed
Name a way that Tobacco use can impact the body
Respiratory issues, Heart Disease, Cancer, Oral Health issues
What does Social Impact mean?
Refers the effects that an action or behavior has on individuals, friends, family, or other groups in society.
Name a 2 long term effect of Marijuana use
lung issues, mental health disorders, and negative impacts with school or work.
Name 2 impacts of drug use
weakened lungs, wheezing, heart palpitations, poor coordination, addiction, overdose
Name an example of Social Impacts
impacts relationships, causes arguments, changes in friendships, feeling of isolation, bad performance in school or work
Name 2 side effects on Tobacco use
cancer, dental problems, heart attacks and strokes
Name 2 motor skills that can be impacted by alcohol use
poor balance, poor coordination, blurry vision, depth perception
Name 2 examples of Social impacts
Increased feelings of sadness
More likely to get angry or aggressive
More likely to isolate oneself from friends or family
Irritability or frustration
Change in mood
Anxiety or depression