Drug Abuse And Decision-Making

Question 1

What are signs of impaired brain function?

Answer 1

Confusion, inability to concentrate and reason, learning and memory loss, errors in judgement, difficulty separating fantasy from reality

Question 2

What is unsafe environment in poor decisions and dangerous behaviors?

Answer 2

Dangerous neighborhoods
Association with sus people
Unsafe/unhealthy living situations
Homelessness

Question 3

What is criminal behavior in poor decisions and dangerous behaviors?

Answer 3

Drug abuse is illegal and punishable

Drug dealing, theft/robbery, and prostitution are other illegal activities

Question 4

What is unsafe sex in poor decisions and dangerous behaviors?

Answer 4

Impulsive behavior while intoxicated can lead to unprotected sex
STD/STU
Unplanned pregnancy

Question 5

What is unsafe driving in poor decisions and dangerous behaviors?

Answer 5

Intoxication impairs judgement
Fines, jail, suspended license, increased insurance rate
Bodily injury or death

Question 6

What is poor work/school performance in poor decisions and dangerous behaviors?

Answer 6

Abilities diminish
Attendance declines
Motivation to do well is replaced by finding and using drugs