Did you know facts about drugs?
11 Facts About Teens And Drug Use
- More teens die from prescription drugs than heroin/cocaine combined.
- In 2013, more high school seniors regularly used marijuana than cigarettes as 22.7\% smoked pot in the last month, compared to 16.3\% who smoked cigarettes.
What does it mean for a drug to be recreational?
Definition of recreational drug : a drug (such as cocaine, marijuana, or methamphetamine) used without medical justification for its psychoactive effects often in the belief that occasional use of such a substance is not habit-forming or addictive.
What other factors play a role in substance abuse?
Genetics, family history, mental health, and the environment are some of the risk factors for substance abuse susceptibility. The connection between substance abuse and addiction has an inherited component, often runs in families, and can be passed down from parent to child.
What are the potential side effects of stimulants?
Stimulants include caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines and cocaine. Large doses can cause over-stimulation, resulting in anxiety, panic, seizures, headaches, stomach cramps, aggression and paranoia. Long-term use of strong stimulants can have adverse effects.
What are the 5 factors that influence decisions about drugs?
These differences affect the likelihood that someone will continue to take drugs and become addicted to them….Environmental factors that can contribute to someone’s risk for drug abuse and addiction include:
- Home and family.
- Availability of drugs.
- Social and other stressors.
- Peer influence.
- School performance.
Who is at risk of substance abuse?
Many factors can add to a person’s risk for drug abuse….
| Risk Factors | Domain | Protective Factors |
|---|---|---|
| Early Aggressive Behavior | Individual | Self-Control |
| Lack of Parental Supervision | Family | Parental Monitoring |
| Substance Abuse | Peer | Academic Competence |
| Drug Availability | School | Anti-drug Use Policies |
Who is the DARE Lion?
Daren the Lion
The D.A.R.E. mascot is Daren the Lion. Daren represents the courage it takes to be your own person and say no to drugs and violence.
What are 4 types of drugs?
There are four main groups of drugs, divided according to their major effects, plus a few substances that do not easily fit into any category….What types of drug are there?
- stimulants (e.g. cocaine)
- depressants (e.g. alcohol)
- opium-related painkillers (e.g. heroin)
- hallucinogens (e.g. LSD)
What are the 7 drug categories?
7 Drug Categories
- (1) Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants. CNS depressants slow down the operations of the brain and the body.
- (2) CNS Stimulants.
- (3) Hallucinogens.
- (4) Dissociative Anesthetics.
- (5) Narcotic Analgesics.
- (6) Inhalants.
- (7) Cannabis.
Why are there so many misconceptions about drugs?
Drugs, especially illegal ones, are notorious for their misinformation. Without a reliable knowledge base, users—from recreational ones to addicts—often rely on friends, online forums, and other untrustworthy information sources. As such, misconceptions about these substances permeate the internet.
What are some common myths about drug addiction?
10 Common Myths. Myth #1: Drug addiction is voluntary. While at first drug use may be a choice, over time a drug alters the chemistry of the brain and body resulting in the compulsive need of the drug. Addiction is not a voluntary choice but rather a side effect of drug abuse.
Are there any misconceptions about substance abuse and drug addiction recovery?
Even with that prevalence, there still exist a number of tenacious misconceptions about substance abuse and drug addiction recovery.
Do legal drugs cause more harm than illegal drugs?
It does not matter whether a drug is legal or illegal, all drugs can be abused. Even if a federally regulated drug is considered “safe”, misuse and abuse of this drug can still have harmful effects. At times, legal drugs have been so harmful that treatment for drug abuse is needed.
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