Drugs and Their Impact on Teens
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What are drugs primarily defined as?

  • Only illegal substances that can be harmful
  • Naturally occurring substances only
  • Chemicals that affect both mind and body (correct)
  • Medications prescribed by doctors

    • Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for teens trying drugs?

  • Strong academic performance (correct)
  • Favorable attitude towards drugs
  • Parental drug use
  • Friends who use drugs

    • What effect do stimulants generally have on the brain and central nervous system?

  • They cause visual hallucinations
  • They speed up brain activity (correct)
  • They induce relaxation and calmness
  • They inhibit brain activity

    • How does alcohol affect the body upon consumption?

    <p>It directly enters the bloodstream and spreads quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a depressant?

    <p>Heroin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about hallucinogens is true?

    <p>They alter the user's state of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of family management problems that may lead to drug use?

    <p>Lack of monitoring and negative communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of overdosing on drugs?

    <p>Possible death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the consequences of driving while intoxicated?

    <p>Higher insurance premiums</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is known to be addictive like nicotine, alcohol, and cocaine?

    <p>Tobacco</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What chemical is primarily responsible for the addiction to tobacco products?

    <p>Nicotine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main active chemical in marijuana?

    <p>THC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a short-term effect of marijuana use?

    <p>Poor memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do many teens find it difficult to quit using tobacco?

    <p>Nicotine is highly addictive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a consequence of long-term marijuana use?

    <p>Breathing problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does alcohol have at low doses?

    <p>Reduced tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a possible effect of long-term excessive drinking?

    <p>Fatty liver disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by swelling and liver damage in heavy drinkers?

    <p>Alcoholic hepatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a severe outcome of high doses of alcohol consumption?

    <p>Unconsciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is associated with alcoholic cirrhosis?

    <p>Scar tissue formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does chronic heavy alcohol use affect the heart?

    <p>Increases risk of heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of alcoholic hepatitis?

    <p>Dizziness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the kidneys with excessive alcohol intake?

    <p>Impaired fluid and electrolyte regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common short-term effect of meth use?

    <p>Increased blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a long-term effect of heroin abuse?

    <p>Liver disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does heroin affect the brain?

    <p>Targets and stimulates the natural reward system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of long-term meth use?

    <p>Suppressed breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What serious risk is associated with short-term heroin use?

    <p>Addiction and physical dependency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common effect of meth that can result in severe health issues?

    <p>Extreme weight-loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a physical consequence of long-term meth use?

    <p>Sores and scabs on your skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential long-term effect of using heroin through needle use?

    <p>Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common physical effect experienced by LSD users?

    <p>Loss of appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential psychological effect of LSD?

    <p>Visual hallucinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misconception do many teens have about prescription drugs?

    <p>They see them as safer than illegal street drugs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a severe effect that can occur with prolonged LSD use?

    <p>Flashbacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is associated with severe anxiety and paranoia during drug use?

    <p>Severe depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a life-threatening consequence of prolonged drug use?

    <p>Convulsions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which experience is often referred to as a 'trip' in the context of LSD use?

    <p>An altered state of perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misconception might lead teens to misuse prescription drugs?

    <p>They underestimate the potential for addiction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    What Are Drugs?

    • Drugs are substances that affect the mind and body.
    • Prolonged drug use leads to physical or psychological dependence.
    • Drug overdose can be fatal.

    Why Do Teens Try Drugs?

    • Friends who use drugs
    • Lack of healthy recreational interests
    • Early antisocial behavior
    • Parental drug use
    • Academic failure
    • Favorable attitude towards drugs
    • Prenatal exposure to alcohol
    • Poorly defined family rules
    • Lack of parental monitoring
    • Excessive discipline
    • Negative communication patterns
    • Poor anger management

    Types of Drugs

    • Stimulants speed up the central nervous system.
    • Depressants slow down the central nervous system.
    • Hallucinogens alter consciousness, distorting auditory and visual sensations.

    Stimulants

    • Caffeine found in coffee, energy drinks and tea.
    • Nicotine found in cigarettes.
    • Amphetamines, including methamphetamine, ecstasy and speed.
    • Bath salts
    • Cocaine and crack cocaine
    • Diet pills

    Depressants

    • Alcohol (beer, wine, vodka, tequila, gin, etc.)
    • Heroin
    • Tranquilizers
    • Sleeping pills
    • Marijuana

    Hallucinogens

    • LSD
    • Ecstasy
    • Magic Mushrooms
    • Peyote
    • PCP

    Alcohol

    • Central nervous system depressant - affects brain and body within minutes.
    • Low doses cause relaxation, reduced tension, lower inhibitions, impaired concentration, slower reflexes and impaired reaction time.
    • Medium doses cause slurred speech, drowsiness, altered emotions, and impaired coordination.
    • High doses cause vomiting, breathing difficulties, unconsciousness, coma, and death.

    Alcohol's Effects on the Body: Central Nervous System

    • Altered speech
    • Hazy thinking
    • Slowed reaction time
    • Dulled hearing
    • Impaired vision
    • Weakened muscles
    • Foggy memory

    Alcohol's Effects on the Body: Liver

    • Fatty Liver Disease: buildup of fat in liver cells which can be reversed by abstaining from alcohol.
    • Alcoholic Hepatitis: swelling and damage to the liver, can be mild or severe, severe cases cause liver failure and death.
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis: scarring of the liver, irreversible, may cause liver failure.

    Alcohol's Effects on the Body: Kidneys

    • Impaired ability to regulate fluid and electrolyte levels.

    Alcohol's Effects on the Body: Heart

    • Increased risk of heart disease.
    • Worsen high blood pressure and diabetes, both risk factors for heart disease.

    Alcohol: Drinking and Driving

    • 32% of fatal car crashes involve an intoxicated driver or pedestrian.
    • Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a crime with serious consequences: substantial fines, license revocation, higher insurance premiums, possible incarceration, and ineligibility for federal student aid.

    Nicotine and Tobacco

    • Highly addictive substance similar to alcohol, cocaine and morphine.
    • Found in tobacco plants, smoked, chewed, or sniffed.
    • Contains nicotine, a highly addictive substance.
    • Contains tar, a group of 19 cancer-causing chemicals.
    • Contains over 4,000 other chemicals.

    Nicotine and Tobacco: Medical Consequences

    • Addiction and dependence.
    • Cancer.
    • Heart disease.
    • Stroke.
    • Respiratory illnesses.
    • Gum disease.

    Nicotine and Tobacco: Quitting

    • Nicotine is highly addictive.
    • Young brains are still developing, making teens more vulnerable to addiction.

    Marijuana

    • Also known as: blunt, dope, ganja, grass, joint, bud, Mary Jane, pot, reefer, green, skunk, weed, hash, tea, chronic, loud.
    • Dried flowers, stems, seeds and leaves from the Cannabis sativa plant.
    • Contains THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which affects the brain and other organs.

    Short-Term Effects of Marijuana

    • Poor memory and learning ability
    • Difficulty thinking and problem-solving

    Long-Term Effects of Marijuana

    • Breathing problems
    • Weakened immune system

    Methamphetamine

    • Also known as: Ice, crank, chalk, crystal, fire, glass, go fast, speed, Tina, T
    • Highly addictive and damaging to the body and brain.

    Short-Term Effects of Methamphetamine

    • Rapid/irregular heartbeat
    • Increased blood pressure
    • Elevated body temperature
    • Reduced motor skills
    • Impaired verbal skills
    • Hallucinations
    • Convulsions and seizures
    • Panic and psychosis
    • Death from stroke, heart attack or organ failure

    Long-Term Effects of Methamphetamine

    • Extreme weight loss
    • Dental problems
    • Sores and scabs on skin and face
    • Anxiety and violence
    • Paranoia, hallucinations and delusions
    • Sensation of insects crawling under skin
    • Extreme tooth decay
    • Depression
    • Damage to the brain similar to Alzheimer's disease
    • Stroke and epilepsy

    Heroin

    • Also known as: Smack, horse, brown sugar, dope, H, junk, skag, skunk, white horse, China white, Mexican black tar
    • Highly addictive opiate drug.
    • Overdose is a real and deadly risk.
    • Produced from morphine, a naturally occurring substance derived from poppy plants.
    • Abused by injecting, snorting or smoking.

    Short-Term Effects of Heroin

    • Suppressed breathing
    • Nausea and vomiting
    • Blood clots that can travel to the lungs, liver, heart or brain, causing instant death.

    Long-Term Effects of Heroin

    • Infection of the heart lining and valves.
    • Liver disease.
    • Lung disease.
    • Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS from needle use.
    • Addiction and physical dependence.
    • Sleep problems
    • Severe anxiety and paranoia
    • Faintness and chills or swelling
    • Blurred vision
    • Involuntary teeth clenching
    • Nausea
    • Convulsions
    • Death

    LSD

    • Also known as: acid
    • Powerful mood-altering chemical.
    • Manufactured from lysergic acid, found in ergot fungus growing on rye and other grains.
    • Sold on the street as tablets, capsules, or gelatin squares.
    • Causes serious disconnection from reality.

    Physical Effects of LSD:

    • Dilated pupils
    • Higher or lower body temperature
    • Sweating or chills
    • Loss of appetite
    • Sleeplessness
    • Dry mouth
    • Tremors

    Mental Effects of LSD:

    • Delusions
    • Visual hallucinations
    • Artificial sense of euphoria or certainty
    • Distortion of one’s sense of time and identity
    • Impaired depth perception
    • Impaired time perception
    • Severe, terrifying thoughts and feelings
    • Fear of losing control
    • Panic attacks
    • Flashbacks, recurrence of the LSD trip, often without warning and long after taking LSD.
    • Severe depression or psychosis.

    Prescription Drugs

    • Recreational use of prescription drugs is a serious problem among teens and young adults.
    • Teens often think prescription drugs are safe because they are prescribed by a doctor, but taking them for nonmedical use can be dangerous and addictive.

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