1. Jordan Wolcott 9 th Grade Health

2.  Being dependent on a substance or activity

3. Anyone

7. Stimulants Depressants

8. Speeds up body Aka uppers Pyschoactive This stuff makes me want to go fast!

9. Amphetamines Cocaine MDMA “Ecstasy” Nicotine

10. Speeds up heart rate and blood pressure Depresses hunger and need for sleep Increases arousal Speeds up CNS and PNS

11. Slows down body Aka Downers

12. Prescription Pills Cannabis Alcohol Opioids Barbiturates

13. Slows down bodily functions Pain relief Provides false sense of euphoria Lowers blood pressure and heart rate Lowers breathing rate Relaxes muscles Before Using After Using

14. Depressant Consumed as a drink Two kinds of alcohol Beer Hard liquor

15. Narcotics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous Rehab

16. Support Group Place where people go to talk Usually all recovering addicts Easier to do something with others Drugs/alcohol

17. Facility to help addicts Nurses and therapist to help addict Stay for extended period of time Controlled environment

18. Treatment Centers AA Meetings NA Meetings

20. Stay away from drugs Do not consume large amounts of alcohol Surround yourself with the right people