Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs - Health Science Grade 12 MUIDS

Alcohol

Alcohol

A substance that acts as a depressant and can cause short-term and long-term effects on the body and behavior.

Tobacco

A substance that acts as a stimulant and contains nicotine, which is addictive and harmful to the body.

Drugs

Substances that can have various effects on the body and mind, including stimulants, depressants, opioids, hallucinogens, and cannabis.

Stimulants

Substances that speed up the central nervous system and provide a boost of energy, such as cocaine, caffeine, and meth.

Depressants

Substances that slow down the central nervous system and induce relaxation, such as alcohol and Xanax.

Opioids

Powerful painkillers derived from the opium plant, which target the brain to relieve pain, such as heroin, morphine, and opium.

Hallucinogens

Psychoactive drugs that disrupt brain activity and alter states of consciousness, causing hallucinations and heightened senses, such as LSD, mushrooms, and MDMA.

Cannabis/Marijuana

A substance that acts as a depressant, hallucinogen, and stimulant, known for its relaxing effects and potential medical benefits.

Fentanyl

A powerful opioid that is significantly more potent than heroin or morphine and can lead to accidental overdose when laced with other drugs.

Addiction

A psychological or physiological dependence on a drug, characterized by compulsive and regular drug use despite knowing the harm it causes.

BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration)

The concentration of alcohol in a person's bloodstream, which affects behavior and can impair judgment and coordination.

Binge drinking

Consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short period, often leading to intoxication and impaired control of behavior.

Designated driver

A person who abstains from drinking alcohol and is responsible for driving others home safely.

Roofied

Refers to the act of being drugged with Rohypnol, a depressant that can cause sedation and unconsciousness, often used to take advantage of individuals.

Short-term consequences of alcohol

Spike drinks, vulnerability to theft, loss of control over behavior, and increased risk of unsafe situations.

Addiction

The state of being physically or mentally dependent on a substance, such as alcohol.

Consequence of alcohol

an increase in body weight that can occur as a result of regular alcohol consumption.

Getting in the way of your goals or ambitions

When partying or drinking becomes the main priority, causing other areas of life to suffer.

Drinking and driving

The dangerous act of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, which can lead to accidents and fatalities.

Brain/Liver damage

The harmful effects of excessive alcohol consumption on the brain, leading to the death of brain cells, and on the liver, which is responsible for filtering blood and removing toxins.

Drinking Safety Plan

Precautions to take when drinking in public to ensure personal safety, such as keeping your drink with you, staying with friends, and letting someone know your whereabouts.

Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning

Vomiting

Hypoxic skin discoloration

bradypnea and irregular breathing

convulsions

hypothermia

unconsciousness

Tobacco

A plant-based product that is smoked or chewed, containing nicotine and other harmful chemicals.

Safe smoking options

There are no safe smoking options, as smoke in the lungs is detrimental to the body.

Damage done to lungs from smoke reversible

Yes, the damage done to the lungs from smoking can be reversed if one quits smoking.

Vaping

The act of inhaling and exhaling vapor produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device.

Difference between vaping and smoking cigarettes

Vaping involves inhaling vapor, while smoking cigarettes involves inhaling smoke produced by burning tobacco.

Chemicals that cause cancer in a cigarette

There are 70 carcinogens (chemicals that cause cancer) in a cigarette.

Short Term Consequences of Smoking

Immediate effects of smoking, such as changes in brain chemistry, dulled sense of taste, increased respiration and heart rate, and the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.

Long Term Diseases caused by smoking

Serious health conditions that can develop as a result of smoking, including lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and an increased risk of stroke.

Addiction

The state of being physically or mentally dependent on a substance, such as nicotine or marijuana.

Marijuana

A psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant, often used for recreational or medicinal purposes.

Reasons why people smoke weed

To feel relaxed, help with sleep, ease stress or anxiety, engage in social activities, experience new perspectives, or zone out.

Marijuana's potential benefits

It can help with mental disabilities such as anxiety and depression, as well as physical problems like chronic pain, cancer, muscle spasms, epilepsy, and arthritis.

Myth or Reality

Common beliefs about marijuana and their corresponding realities, including addiction potential, effects on behavior, and impact on memory.

Happiness Hormones

Endorphins

Dopamine

Serotonin

Oxytocin

Consequences of cigarette use (4 short and 3 long term)

Short Term

1. Brain chemistry changes - addictive properties of NICOTINE cause the body

to crave more, having withdrawal symptoms such as headaches 30 minutes after the last cigarette use.

2. Sense of taste dulled and appetite goes down.

3. Respiration and heart rate increases - breathing during physical activity becomes very difficult.

4. Second hand smoke - people around cigarette smoke regularly can suffer from lung damage (ex. Kids of smokers or friends of smokers)

Long Term

1. Lung cancer - 90% of lung cancer deaths are caused by smoking. If you get lung cancer you have a 1 in 5 chance fo being alive in 5 years. It is the deadliest cancer in the world.

2. COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) - A lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. It will get to a point where someone will have to be on an oxygen tank all the time and will have to stay home.

3. Stroke - Smoking cigarettes affects every organ in the body in a negative way. A stroke happens when there is a lack of blood flow to the brain. Cigarette smoke can cause blockages in the body’s blood flow.

4 Benefits of Marajuna

Reduce

- Chronic pain

- Cancer

- Muscle spasms / Epilepsy (seizures)

- Arthritis (long term joint pain)

4 Risks of Marajuna

Psychological Dependance

Memory loss

Higher risk for psychiatric disorders

IQ Loss

Alchol poisioning things to do (3)

Call 1669, call parents, recovery position

5 step Drinking Safety Plan

1. Always keep your drink with you and do not accept a drink from someone you don’t know. (avoid getting drugged)

2. Always stay with your friends. (avoid getting taken advantage of)

3. Go and leave the same group of people. (avoid being left alone while

intoxicated)

4. Know your limits. (avoid doing something you regret or avoid not being able to

control your behavior)

5. Make sure your parents, or a trusted adult knows where you are going. (avoid not having someone to call if something goes wrong).

Happy Hormones

Endorphins, Dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin

Endorphins

- Do things you enjoy

- Meditation

- Eating chocolate

- Sunlight

- Laughter

- Random act of kindness (gift to a

teacher?

Dopamine

The “reward/motivation” hormone

Good sleep

- Eating foods you like

- Getting in the sun

- Exercising

- Meditation

- Listen to music

Serotonin

- Socialize / connect with others

- Sunlight

- Get enough sleep

- Meditate

- Exercise regularly

- Massage

Oxcytocin

“Affection” hormone

- Hugging someone you care for

- Spend time with a pet / animal

- Dancing

- Laughter

- Listening to music