Health Unit 4

Inhalants and Huffing Match each of the following products with the type of inhalant.

1. Butane lighters-Gases 2. Video head cleaner-Nitrites 3. Chloroform-Gases 4. Deodorant sprays-Aerosols 5. Spray paint-Aerosols 6. Glues-Solvents 7. Paint thinners-Solvents 8. Leather cleaner-Nitrites

Drugs and Drug Abuse Match the type of drug with a drug specific symptom for each one:

1. Depressants- Difficulty concentrating 2. Stimulants- Hyperactivity 3. Marijuana- Glassy red eyes 4. Heroin- Needle marks 5. Inhalants- Watery Eyes 6. Hallucinogens- Bizzarre and irrational behavior

Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse Match the four steps to Progressive Drinking with the appropriate description

1. Experimentation- Trying different types of alcohol for the first time 2. Intoxication- Determining how much you have to drink to get drunk 3. Mood- Drinking alcohol to change your mood 4. Physical Dependence- Addicted to alcohol

The Role of Medicine and Using Medicine Safely Match each of the following class of prescription drug with the problem it is supposed to solve.

1. Stimulants- Attention deficit disorder 2. Opioids- Pain Management 3. Benzodiazepines- Anxiety of sleep problems

The Risks of Smoking and the Benefits of Living Tobacco-Free About _____ percent of high school students smoke.

30

Marijuana and Other Illicit Drugs ___________ of Americans have tried marijuana.

41%

The Risks of Smoking and the Benefits of Living Tobacco-Free There are over 4,000 chemicals in tobacco smoke. How many of the chemicals are known to cause cancer?

60

The Risks of Smoking and the Benefits of Living Tobacco-Free How long does it take nicotine to reach the brain after tobacco smoke is inhaled?

7 to 10 seconds

The Role of Medicine and Using Medicine Safely What is an "active ingredient", with regard to medicines?

A chemical compound in a medicine that works with your body to relieve symptoms

Steroids and Steroid Abuse Which of the following is one of the ways that people can misuse steroids? a. Combining two or more different steroids and mixing oral and/or injectable types b. All of the other answers are correct. c. Slowly increasing the dose or frequency of steroid misuse, reaching a peak amount, and then gradually tapering off to zero d. Taking multiple doses for a period of time, stopping for a time, and then restarting

All of the other answers are correct.

The Risks of Smoking and the Benefits of Living Tobacco-Free Which of the following is true? a. All of the other answers are correct. b. Smoking affects the body's ability to produce collagen. c. Smokers lose bone density, which increases their risk of osteoporosis. d. Smokers develop yellow teeth.

All of the other answers are correct.

The Role of Medicine and Using Medicine Safely Which of the following is a good tip for using medicines? a. Take the exact amount indicated on the label at the exact interval specified. b. Properly dispose of expired medicines. c. Don't use medicines after their expiration date. d. All of the other answers are correct.

All of the other answers are correct.

The Role of Medicine and Using Medicine Safely Which of the following is a sign that can be exhibited by somebody that is abusing opioids? a. Inability to concentrate b. Nodding off in the middle of conversations c. Drowsiness d. All of the other answers are correct.

All of the other answers are correct.

The Risks of Smoking and the Benefits of Living Tobacco-Free _____________ is / are the cancer-causing agents in tobacco smoke that damage important genes that control the growth of cells.

Carcinogens

Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?

Children born with birth defects due to a mother's alcohol use during pregnancy

Drugs and Drug Abuse All drugs affect the body in the same way.

False

Drugs and Drug Abuse Drug use and abuse only has short-term consequences.

False

Marijuana and Other Illicit Drugs Since the states of Washington and Colorado have legalized marijuana use, this means that marijuana is not a harmful drug.

False

Steroids and Steroid Abuse It is legal to use anabolic steroids without a doctor's prescription and supervision.

False

Marijuana and Other Illicit Drugs Which of the following is the most addictive illegal drug?

Heroin

Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse Why is alcohol a psychoactive drug?

It depresses the activity of nerve cells and kills brain cells

Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse Which of the following is NOT true about alcohol?

It has many nutrients

Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse What human organ processes alcohol?

Liver

Marijuana and Other Illicit Drugs _________ is/are used to treat heroin withdrawal but opens the door to new addictions and can be even deadlier than heroin, if abused.

Methadone

The Risks of Smoking and the Benefits of Living Tobacco-Free How many people are killed by smoking every year?

Over 5 million

Marijuana and Other Illicit Drugs What drug has street names such as "Angel Dust", "Rocket Fuel' and "Sherm"?

PCP

Steroids and Steroid Abuse What are anabolic steroids?

Synthetic, or human-made, variations of the male sex hormone testosterone

Marijuana and Other Illicit Drugs ______________ is the active ingredient in marijuana.

THC

Steroids and Steroid Abuse What hormone do anabolic steroids mimic?

Testosterone

Drugs and Drug Abuse Why is it so difficult for a person to quit using drugs?

The body needs the drugs for continued functioning.

Drugs and Drug Abuse The body can build up a (n) __________ to a drug, so that higher doses are necessary to get the same effect: thus there is an increased risk of overdose over time.

Tolerance

Living Drug-Free Which of the following can help teens not to get involved in drug abuse?

a. A stable home b. Good family relationships c. Knowing the dangers of drug abuse

Steroids and Steroid Abuse Which of the following is a side effect of anabolic steroid abuse?

a. Acne b. Breast development in men c. Aggressive behavior

Inhalants and Huffing Which of the following is a type of inhalant?

a. Aerosols b. Nitrates c. Solvents

Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse Which of the following is a way that alcohol can affect the ability of a person to drive?

a. Affects reaction time b. Affects concentration c. Affects judgment d. Alters mood

The Risks of Smoking and the Benefits of Living Tobacco-Free Which of the following can be caused by using tobacco?

a. Cancer b. Bronchitis c. Heart disease d. Emphysema

Steroids and Steroid Abuse Which of the following negative side effects can be caused by using steroids?

a. Cardiovascular problems b. Severe acne c. Elevated cholesterol levels

Drugs and Drug Abuse Which of the following can be a symptom of drug withdrawal?

a. Convulsion b. Nausea c. Loss of appetite

Steroids and Steroid Abuse Which of the following side effects can be caused by the use of steroids by women?

a. Deepening of the voice b. Male-pattern baldness c. Development of facial hair d. Menstrual irregularities

The Risks of Smoking and the Benefits of Living Tobacco-Free Which of the following is a way that smoking can affect a person?

a. Greater risk of injury and slower healing time b. Increased risk of illness c. Bad-smelling clothes and hair

Inhalants and Huffing Which of the following can be caused by using inhalants?

a. Hallucinations b. Dizziness c. Slurred or distorted speech

Marijuana and Other Illicit Drugs Which of the following are true about alcohol?

a. Increases dopamine in the brain's reward system b. effects the central nervous system c. one of the most widely used and abused substances

Steroids and Steroid Abuse Which of the following is a withdrawal symptom that people who misuse steroids might experience when they stop using steroids?

a. Loss of appetite b. Fatigue c. Restlessness

Inhalants and Huffing Which of the following is true about inhalants?

a. Repeated use of inhalants can lead to addiction. b. Inhalants contain dangerous substances that have psychoactive properties when inhaled. c. Spray paints and markers are examples of inhalants.

Living Drug-Free Which of the following can help teens to handle situations where they are asked to try drugs?

a. Suggest a different activity. b. Change the subject of the conversation. c. Say "no".

Marijuana and Other Illicit Drugs Which of the following is true?

a. Upon crossing the blood-brain barrier, which occurs soon after the introduction of heroin into the bloodstream, heroin is converted into morphine. b Heroin is an opiate processed directly from the extracts of the opium poppy. c. One method of heroin use is via intravenous injection.

Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse The most common pattern of excessive alcohol use in the United States is _______________.

binge drinking

The Role of Medicine and Using Medicine Safely What carries drug molecules throughout your body?

blood

Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, the placenta prevents the unborn child from receiving the alcohol.

false

The Role of Medicine and Using Medicine Safely Doses on medicine labels are just a suggested amount to take; you should really just take the amount that makes you feel right.

false

Inhalants and Huffing Solvents are liquids that become ______________ at room temperature.

gases

Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse In order for an unborn baby to be safe, how much alcohol can a pregnant woman consume on a daily basis?

none

Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse Blacking out and hiding alcohol or lying about it are just a couple of signs that someone may have an alcohol problem.

true

Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse Fetal Alcohol Syndrome can lead to a child being born with some mental disabilities

true

Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse For those over the age of 21, having a .08 Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is considered Driving Under the Influence (DUI). For those under the age of 21, there is a Zero Tolerance measure.

true

Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse Heavy drinking of alcohol can cause the number of oxygen-carrying red blood cells to be abnormally low.

true

Drugs and Drug Abuse Because of the way drugs work on the brain, they affect the ability to make healthy choices and decisions.

true

Drugs and Drug Abuse Drug addiction is a chronic disease that causes compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences to the addicted individual.

true

Drugs and Drug Abuse Even a single dose of Heroin can start a person on the road to an addiction.

true

Drugs and Drug Abuse Half of all new drug users are under the age of 18.

true

Drugs and Drug Abuse There are different degrees of dependency on illicit drugs so it is impossible to say how long a person must take a drug before they become addicted.

true

Inhalants and Huffing Glues and cleaning fluids are examples of inhalants.

true

Inhalants and Huffing Inhalant overdose can lead to seizures or cause the heart to stop.

true

Inhalants and Huffing Using an inhalant just one time can lead to life-threatening health problems

true

Living Drug-Free Common signs of alcohol and drug abuse include: withdrawing from family and friends, anger and hostility.

true

Living Drug-Free Teens can experience peer pressure to try drugs.

true

Living Drug-Free Teens' brains are not yet fully developed and drug use by teens can impair brain development and lead to permanent changes in the brain.

true

Living Drug-Free The younger you are when you start using drugs, the greater your chances of developing a dependency on drugs.

true

Marijuana and Other Illicit Drugs A person has as much of a chance of becoming addicted to marijuana as they do to alcohol.

true

Marijuana and Other Illicit Drugs Heavy use of marijuana in adolescence can cause cognitive decline and addiction.

true

Marijuana and Other Illicit Drugs If you take cocaine, it's possible to die of an overdose from overstimulating the heart and nervous system, which can lead to a heart attack. It can be more risky if mixed with alcohol.

true

Marijuana and Other Illicit Drugs Nicotine affects the brain's chemistry, including dopamine and epinephrine levels.

true

Steroids and Steroid Abuse Anabolic steroids are usually either taken orally or injected into the muscles, although some are applied to the skin as a cream or gel.

true

Steroids and Steroid Abuse Steroids are commonly referred to as "roids".

true

The Risks of Smoking and the Benefits of Living Tobacco-Free After two weeks to three months of smoke-free living, your circulation and lung function begin to improve.

true

The Risks of Smoking and the Benefits of Living Tobacco-Free People who smoke can develop skin problems like psoriasis, and are more likely to get wrinkles.

true

The Risks of Smoking and the Benefits of Living Tobacco-Free Smokers are likely to have a heartattack and are twice as likely to have a stroke.

true

The Risks of Smoking and the Benefits of Living Tobacco-Free Smoking can cause fertility problems and can impact sexual health in both men and women.

true

The Risks of Smoking and the Benefits of Living Tobacco-Free Smoking causes breathing problems and increases the risk of infections, like pneumonia.

true

The Risks of Smoking and the Benefits of Living Tobacco-Free Staying smoke-free will give you a whole lot more of everything — more energy, better looks, and more money in your pocket.

true

The Risks of Smoking and the Benefits of Living Tobacco-Free tobacco contains nicotine, which is highly addictive.

true

The Role of Medicine and Using Medicine Safely Before using any medicine, it is important to read the entire drug fact label on the package.

true

The Role of Medicine and Using Medicine Safely One sign that someone may have a prescription drug problem is when they are taking more than the prescribed dosage and then looking for other doctors to fill out new prescriptions.

true

The Role of Medicine and Using Medicine Safely The proper use of medicines not only helps you get the full benefit from the medications you take, but also reduces your chances of having side effects and problems that could occur from taking the medication the wrong way.

true

The Role of Medicine and Using Medicine Safely When opioids are taken as prescribed, they can improve quality of life for people with chronic pain. However, when they are used long-term, they may lead to drug abuse.

true

Drugs and Drug Abuse When someone does finally quit using drugs, the person experiences what is known as ______________ symptoms.

withdrawal