Health Class Chapter 6

Sean drinks a cup of coffee every morning with his breakfast. He enjoys the increase in focus he feels, as well as feeling more energetic and the faster pounding of his heart. What "type" of drug is this?

stimulant Stimulants rev up brain activity, increase heart rate and blood pressure, and make you feel more energetic. Examples would be caffeine, tobacco, cocaine, or meth.

Jillian is researching the effects of alcohol on the human body. What might she find in her research?

Alcohol leads to heart damage. Alcohol leads to irregular heartbeats, pancreas damage, liver inflammation, and higher blood pressure.

Jimmy wants to tell his friend Juleka about the physical health benefits she could receive by giving up smoking. What could he tell her?

Being drug-free means less chance of getting cancer, liver disease, or lung damage. Drugs increase the likelihood of cancer, liver disease, lung damage, or brain-chemistry imbalances. Without drugs, your appetite will be normal and you'll have more energy to get out and get active.

What do alcohol and tobacco have in common?

Both increase risk of cancer. Tobacco leads to lung problems and dental issues, and alcohol leads to slurring of words, but both increase risk of cancer.

Shelby is at a party, and her friends convince her to try a new drug, just once. After taking it, Shelby is startled to realize that she is seeing things that aren't there. Everything seems to be moving in slow motion. What "type" of drug is this?

Hallucinogens alter your senses, changing the way you feel, see, hear, and sense things around you. Examples would be "magic mushrooms" (psilocybin), ecstasy, marijuana/cannabis, and LSD.

Jarik tells his friend Jaku that he is afraid he might be developed a tolerance for ibuprofen. Jaku doesn't quite know what Jarik means. How could Jarik explain it to him?

He needs more ibuprofen to feel the same levels of relief he used to. When your brain gets used to high levels of dopamine floating around, the neurons don't use the dopamine properly and you don't feel the same levels of pleasure or calm that you used to. When you try taking the drug again, you need more and more to get the same effect.

Josephine, a pregnant friend of yours, comes to you to ask about what could happen if she takes drugs while her baby is still developing. What should you tell her?

It could lead to a stillborn birth. It could lead to a higher risk of birth defects. It could lead to the baby being underweight or premature. Developing babies are even more vulnerable to the effect of drugs because the chemicals in drugs can interfere with the delicate process of a baby literally being built. This interference can lead to the baby being born with birth defects, being underweight, premature, or even stillborn. Some drugs, like marijuana and cocaine, can also cause physical, mental, and behavioral problems.

What is not a sign that drugs are being abused?

accepting drugs from a doctor The common definition of abusing drugs is overindulgence in or dependence on an addictive substance, especially alcohol or drugs.

While Joseph was on a road trip, he passed by a small town with huge signs pointing out the bar just a few blocks away. What negative influence was pushed upon Joseph?

advertising Companies pour literally millions of dollars into ads to convince you that certain products are an absolute necessity for your life. They don't care about your well-being, but they certainly want your money.

Jaden is trying to quit smoking. How might he best succeed?

breaking all the little habits associated with using drugs Quitting means finding ways to break all the little habits associated with the addiction as well as breaking that underlying dependency cycle that the drugs' effects set up in the brain.

Jessie is hanging out with her friends when one of them pulls out a joint (marijuana). Although Jessie doesn't really want to participate, her friends start passing it around. How should Jessie respond when it gets to her? Choose all that apply.

call her friends out on it openly criticize their behavior, then leave refuse with a smile suggest something else Other suggestions for dealing with this would include walking away and choosing your company more wisely.

Jana's family has a history of alcoholism. What are some health risks Jana should be worried about associated with heavy use of alcohol? Choose all that apply.

cancer liver inflammation pancreatic damage heart damage Alcohol leads to irregular heartbeats, damage to the pancreas, liver inflammation, higher blood pressure, weakened immune system, and even cancer—especially of the mouth and throat.

Josie has noticed some strange changes in her friend James. These observations lead her to believe that James may have a drug problem. What might she have noticed to bring her to that conclusion? Choose all that apply

changes in behavior mood swings trouble sleeping or oversleeping These are all common signs and symptoms of addiction. It can also include losing interest in hobbies or socializing, unusual depression or energy, being awake or asleep at odd hours, or sweating, shaking, red, watery eyes, and nausea.

Scientists are working on a new allergy drug. They are in the testing stages where they look for side effects in test subjects. They find the drug makes the subjects drowsy and slows their reaction time. In addition, their heart rate decreases, and they seem to have poor concentration. What "type" of drug would this be classified under?

depressant Depressants slow down brain activity, breathing, and reflexes. They also make you feel drowsy or dreamy. Examples would be alcohol, heroin, painkillers, or cough medicine.

What is the legal status of heroin in the USA?

illegal

What is the legal status of tobacco in the USA?

legal with restrictions Tobacco cannot be bought (or consumed, in certain states) unless the consumer is over eighteen years old. This puts it in the category of legal with restrictions because it is legal to be put on the market, but the purchase and consumption is being controlled and restricted. Other types of drugs with this legal status are alcohol and marijuana/cannabis in some states.

What is the legal status of over-the-counter medicines in the USA?

legal without restrictions

Jamie decides to go to Jade for someone to talk to about her drug problem. What could Jade do that would be most helpful for Jamie?

listen to her without making judgments Good suggestions for helping a friend or family member who is dealing with addiction issues include listening, encouraging talking to an adult, sharing information on drugs, informing about treatments available, supporting them, and not giving up on them.

Jarvis believes his friend Julia has begun abusing drugs. What signs might Jarvis have seen in Julia to clue him in? Choose all that apply.

losing interest in hobbies unusual depression or energy awake or asleep at odd hours Other symptoms may include changes in behavior, withdrawing, being secretive, mood swings, trouble sleeping or oversleeping, and red, dilated, or watery eyes.

Jude's favorite song has several lines about getting stoned. Jude starts to wonder if it is nearly as fun as the song insinuates. What type of negative influence is Jude being exposed to?

media messages Popular media (songs, TV shows, websites, and so on) put their own glamorous spin on getting drunk and stoned.

Jacqueline's favorite TV show often shows the main character with a glass of wine in her hand. Her life seems so put together, and Jacqueline wonders if the wine helps her relax. What kind of negative influence is Jacqueline feeling here?

media messages Popular media (songs, TV shows, websites, and so on) put their own glamorous spin on getting drunk and stoned. Although these same people also provide plenty of examples of the downside of that so-called glamor.

For a drug to be placed on the Schedule I drug list, the drug must have _________. Choose all that apply.

no currently accepted medical use a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug a high potential for abuse In order to be placed on the Schedule I drug list, a drug must have a high potential for abuse, have no currently accepted medical use in treatment, and have a lack of accepted safety for the use of the drug.

What are the purpose of neurons?

send electrical messages back and forth