Brownie Points #6: Substance Abuse

Front

What is the brain chemical that creates addiction in humans?

Back

Dopamine

Front

Which part of the brain is not yet fully developed in teenagers, that impacts on decision making and makes them more likely to take risks or try drugs?

Back

Front brain

Front

Is alcohol a stimulant or depressant drug?

Back

Depressant - it slows down brain function & the body

Front

Is caffeine, the main ingredient in coffee, a drug?

Back

Yes - it changes the state of the brain

Front

Which one of the following is NOT a long-term health effect of alcoholism?
Damaged liver,
Sexual dysfunction,
Skin problems,
Damaged lungs

Back

Damaged lungs

Front

Why does vaping and smoking cause damage to the lungs?

Back

The inhaled substances (nicotine and chemicals/metals etc) go into the lungs and the small sacs in the lungs (alveoli)

Front

How many standard drinks can the liver successfully process each hour?

Back

One

Front

Does drinking on an empty stomach cause alcohol to enter your system more quickly?

Back

Yes

Front

The first stage of addiction is known as _____.

Back

experimentation

Front

This drug is considered an athletic performance enhancer.

Back

steroids