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| How is an over-the-counter drug different from a prescription drug? | prescription drugs require more government control than over-the-counter drugs because of their potential for harm |
| What is drug abuse? | a drug in intentionally used improperly or unsafely |
| What is an example of drug abuse? | prescription painkillers in order to get high and use of any illegal drug |
| How do psychoactive drugs affect the brain? | triggers activity along a pathway of cells in the brain called the "reward pathway" releasing dopamine and may lead to cravings for the drug |
| What is a side effect? | an unwanted physical or mental effect caused by a drug |
| What are health risks that drug abusers face? | side effects, tolerance & dependence, withdrawal, drug interactions, impurities or poisons, Hepatitis, HIV, risks to Fetus |
| What are legal risks that drug abusers face? | prison terms & heavy fines |
| How is drug abuse different from drug misuse? | deliberately taking more than recommended rather than mistakenly taking more than recommended |
| How can drug dependence affect a person's family? | relationships become strained & relationships end |
| What are factors that increase the risk of drug abuse? | poor family relationships, peer and competitive pressure, stress, low self-esteem |
| What are factors that protect against drug abuse? | good relationships with family, strong bonds to school & community, a commitment to success in life & that drug abuse is unacceptable |
| What is a protective factor? | reduces a person's potential for harmful behavior |
| Why is it important to strengthen protective factors in your life? | will help you stay drug free |
| What are the effects of depressants on the body? | slows body functions by decreasing heart and breathing rates and lowering blood pressure |
| What are the effects of stimulants on the body? | increase heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, and alertness |
| What are the effects of hallucinogens on the body? | overload the brain with sensory information, causing a distorted sense of reality |
| What is an opiate? | any drug made from psychoactive compounds contained in the seed pods of poppy plants |
| What are examples of opiates? | morphine, codeine, heroin |
| What is methamphetamine? | a stimulant related to amphetamines but is even more powerful |
| What are the long-term effects of methamphetamine use? | psychotic behavior, memory loss, aggression, brain damage, heart damage, severe tooth & gum disease, stroke |
| How does marijuana affect the brain? | distorted perceptions, difficulties thinking & problem solving, loss of motor coordination, increased heart rate, feelings of anxiety or paranoia |
| What are the immediate side effects of marijuana? | feel sleepy or drowsy, difficult to judge distances |
| What are the options for drug abuse treatment? | detoxification, therapeutic communities, and supervised medication |
| What is a therapeutic community? | a residential treatment center where former drug abusers live together and learn to adjust to drug-free lives |
| How does a therapeutic community help drug abusers overcome their problems? | medical care and counseling |
| What are some steps you can take to stay away from drugs? | practicing refusal skills, seeking help when you need it, and getting involved in drug-free activities |
| How does drug addiction affect the brain? | changes the structure and chemistry of the brain |
| How do drugs taken by a pregnant woman reach the fetus? | drugs cross the membrane separating the baby's blood from the mother's blood, called the placenta, and the baby may be born with a drug dependency |
| What is a flashback? | unexpected reoccurrence of a bad trip, sometimes years later happening without warning |
| Flashbacks occur with what category of drugs? | hallucinogens |
| Where can drug treatment programs be found for little or no cost? | community hospitals(clinics & volunteer counseling), local school & governments(drug-free meetings & programs) |
| Why does detoxification require close medical supervision? | doctors may reduce drug dosage slowly to avoid painful withdrawl symptoms or supervise total withdrawal all at once |
| What are the effects of marijuana on the body? | changes the way information reaches and is acted upon by the brain may act as depressant, stimulant, or hallucinogen |
| What are the long-term side effects of marijuana? | damage short-term memory, loss of motivation, increase risk of cancers, gateway to harder drugs |
| What are some alternatives to doing drugs? | physical activity, volunteer, join a youth group |
