Unit 6

Describe emotional benefits of refraining from drugs

Feel own emotions and have real moods

Neurons are built to _________.

send electrical messages

Describe social benefits of refraining from drugs

Be emotionally and mentally there for the people you care about

Describe lifespan benefits of refraining from drugs

Better judgment because of unimpaired brain -- live longer

Describe education and career benefits of refraining from drugs

Better student and better employee

What do alcohol and tobacco have in common?

Both increase risk of cancer.

Describe the negative influence of personality type.

Drugs are the anser to make thei personality better or give them more.

Describe financial benefits of refraining from drugs

More money because it won't be wasted every year, every week, every day to support drug use

Describe health benefits of refraining from drugs

No cancer, liver disease, lung damage, or other problems related to drug habits

Describe the negative influence of rebellion.

People will do things to show everyone how "special" they are.

Describe the negative influence of boredom or experimentation.

Some people alwasy want something "new" in their lives this gives them that.

Describe the negative influence of media messages

This is from listening or seeing popular music shows movies etc.

Describe freedom benefits of refraining from drugs

Won't have jail time for drug charges

Describe the negative influence of expectations

You have beenasked to take something and feel as thought they expect you to do it.

Describe the negative influence of advertising

You see an interesting add of use of drug or achohol.

What are some emotional benefits available to you if you quit your drug habit?

You will feel your own emotions and have real moods.

What signs show of drug abuse?

an overindulgence in an addictive substance, hazardous use of psychoactive substances, a dependence on alcohol or other drugs

A tolerance would be?

beginning to get used to the medicine, need more

How could you best succeed in trying to quit smoking

breaking all the little habits associated with using drugs

What are some good ways to not let in to peer pressure?

decline with a smile, suggest something else, but do not get defensive or angry

When you are slow and tired after using a drug, what kind of drug was it?

depressant

Binge drinking does not lead to _______.

experiencing a sharpness in memory

True or False: Dip or snuff is a healthier substitute to smoking tobacco.

false

True or False: More than half of teenagers in high school smoke on a regular basis.

false

When you start seeing things after using a drug, what kind of drug was it?

hallucinogen

Health risks of overuse of alcohol?

heart damage, liver inflammation, pancreatic damage, cancer

What is the legal status of cocaine in the USA?

illegal

What is the legal status of heroin in the USA?

illegal

What does it mean when drug addiction has relapsed?

it has returned

Describe the negative influence of family environment?

kids watch family or people close to them making them believe it is normal.

Taking drugs when pregnant could....?

lead to a higher risk of birth defects, lead to a stillborn birth, lead to the baby being underweight or premature.

the effects of alcohol on the human body

leads to heart damage

What is the legal status of alcohol in the USA?

legal with restrictions

What is the legal status of tobacco in the USA?

legal with restrictions

What is helpful to those coming clean about their drug problem?

listen to them without judgment, just be proud they are brave enough to come clean

Which drug has been increasing in use since 2008?

marijianna

The use of drugs in teenagers is going down except for which drug?

marijuana

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

no currently accepted medical use, a high potential for abuse, a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug

What is an example of abusing drugs?

overindulging in cocaine and becoming dependent on it

When you are hyped up after using a drug, what kind of drug was it?

stimulant

True or False: Addiction is considered a disease

true

True or False: The vast majority of teens don't drink regularly

true

What part of you do drugs affect?

your brain's ability to perceive and use dopamine, your ability to reason rationally and to interact with other people, your intellectual capacity, your mood, and your memories, your ability to handle your emotions