Do You Know Your Substances?
List a common side effect of using marijuana
red/bloodshot eyes, dry mouth, dizziness, increased heart rate, increase appetite
What is the name of the soft drink that used to be made with cocaine?
Coca-Cola
List some types of physical activity
walking, running, dancing, lifting weights
List some things that can have negative impacts on sleep
What is the neurotransmitter that is released when the brain feels pleasure or excitement
Dopamine
What compound makes up substances such as heroin, morphine, and oxycodone?
Opium poppy
What is the name of the psychoactive component in marijuana?
cannabis sativa
List some things you can do to get better sleep at night
No screens for two hours before bedtime, keep naps to less than an hour, eat a healthy diet, meditate before bed
List some withdrawal symptoms from alcohol
agitation, anxiety, tremors, stomach pain/upset, insomnia, vivid dreams, seizures
What does self-medicating mean?
How long does it take for your body to process one standard alcoholic drink
one hour
What is the name of the compound that makes up alcohol
ethanol
What is a new boundary that you implemented in recovery
personal answer!
Using drugs and alcohol negatively affects the _______ nervous system
central
What increases the likelihood of developing an STD/STI/other disease
sharing needles, not using protection during sexual activity, lack of health checkups, not getting tested/vaccines
What drug is a short-acting general anaesthetic for human and veterinary use?
Ketamine
What is the name of the class of sedative-hypnotic drugs used to treat insomnia, anxiety, and seizures
barbiturates
List five coping skills to use when you feel triggered
meditation, physical exercise, a creative activity, grounding techniques, reach out for help
What are signs of alcohol poisoning?
Vomiting, passing out, difficulty waking up, and slow, shallow breathing
Give two examples of risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing a substance use disorder
family history of substance use or addiction, physical/verbal abuse, having a mental health disorder
What drug was first synthesised from ephedrine in 1918, and was also used during World War II?
Methamphetamine
What is the full name for MDMA
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine
List all 8 dimensions of wellness
Physical, spiritual, financial, intellectual, emotional, social, environmental, occupational
How many people died from a drug overdose in 2020?
93,321
What part of the brain is responsible for the "reward system" that is activated by drug use and other "risky behaviors"?
Limbic system