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what age is the brain developed at
25
definition of drug
a substance that changes a persons mental or physical state, effects how you understand your brains / senses
licit drug
any drug that the government agency approves
illicit drug
drugs that affect the body in different ways, can cause serious problems
stimulants
accelerates the heart rate, over stimulants or speeds up the body
examples of stimulants
adhd medication, nicotine, caffeine, cocaine, meth
depressants
slows down the operation of the body and brain
examples of depressants
alcohol, heroin, ghb
hallucinogens
causes the user to perceive things differently than they actually are
examples of hallucinogens
lsd, psilocybin, dmt, ketamine, dxm
why do people do drugs
peer pressure, medical reasons, stress, to improve
ages of peer presure
12-19
peer presure
when you are influenced or pressured by others around your age to do something or act a certain way
why do people fall into peer pressure
want friends, fit in, be respected or liked
drug tolerance
when a body gets used to a drug needing a higher dosage to be effected
drug dependency
when you feel like you cant function without drugs
drug addiction
dependent on a drug
drug withdrawl
mental and physical effect of stopping taking a drug
mental effects of withdrawl
anxiety, restlessness, headaches, poor concentration
physical effects of withdrawl
sweating, vomiting, difficulty breathing
drug relapse
returning to a drug after quitting
best alternative to drugs
exercise
over the counter medicine
any medicine you can walk into a store and buy on your own
can you still become addicted to over the counter medicine
yes
proper use of over the counter medicine
check directions, consult with doctor, check expiration date
prescription medicine
medicine you need a prescription from
type of prescription med - opioids
pain relieve
type of prescription med - depressants
helps anxiety and sleep
type of prescription med - stimulants
adhd
can you still become addicted to prescription medicine
yes
who can prescribe you
doctor, therapist, dentist, dermatologist
how much stronger is fentanyl compared to heroin
50x
how much stronger is fentanyl compared to morphine
100x
how many grains of fentanyl will kill you
3
dui
driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
alcohol effects
coordination, reaction time, senses, memory
_ % of teens die in alcohol related car accidents
40
what is the leading cause of death in teens
car crashes
what happens when you are caught drinking and driving
dui, get fined, license gets taken away
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