Miscellaneous
The development and maturation of the prefrontal cortex is fully accomplished at this age.
What is 25 years old?
This is the category of drugs nicotine falls under.
What are stimulants?
This is the neurotransmitter that is most associated with addiction.
What is dopamine?
This is the amount of beer that equals 1 drink.
What is 12oz?
57.3 million people have used this substance in the last month.
What is nicotine?
THC causes this to thicken within the brain.
What are fat cells?
This is the category of drugs marijuana falls under.
What are depressants?
This is the area of the brain responsible for judgement and reasoning.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This is considered binge drinking for women.
What is 4 or more drinks in 2 hours?
This is the 3rd preventable cause of death in the United States.
What is alcohol use?
Vaping a chemical that is commonly found in flavored e-cigarettes can lead to permanent scaring in the smallest branches of the airways, also known as this.
What is popcorn lung?
This is the category of drugs alcohol falls under.
What are depressants?
This is the part of the brain primarily responsible for memory.
What is the Hippocampus?
This is the amount of hard liquor that is considered 1 drink.
What is 1.5 oz?
This is the substance that sends more 12-24 year olds to the ER than any other illicit drug.
What is marijuana?
Formaldehyde, a colorless, highly toxic gas that is frequently used in the production of fertilizer, is commonly found in this addictive substance.
What is e-liquid/vape juice?
This is the category of drugs Adderall falls under.
What are stimulants?
This neurotransmitter plays a key role in mood, sleep, appetite, and emotions.
What is Serotonin?
If a bottle of Smirnoff vodka is 60 proof, this is the percentage of alcohol it contains.
What is 30%?
This substance was responsible for more than half of all overdose deaths in 2020.
What is Fentanyl?
Your genes and THIS are individual factors that contribute to your risk of developing a substance use disorder.
What is age of first use?
This is the category of drugs Fentanyl falls under.
What are opioids?
These are the neurotransmitters that naturally occur and attach to opiate receptors in our brain.
What are endorphins?
When alcohol is mixed with THIS the side effects, like slowed motor skills, memory loss, and impaired thinking, are worsened and may cause serious harm to your brain.
What are SSRIs/Antidepressants/Prozac?
This is a leading cause of death in people under the age of 45.
What is accidental overdose?