2. Whiskey bottles, and brand new cars
Ooooh that smell
Oak tree you're in my way
Can't you smell that smell
There's too much coke and too much smoke
Ooooh that smell
Look what's going on inside you
The smell of death surrounds you
Ooooh that smell
Hey, you're a fool you
Can't you smell that smell
Stick them needles in your arm
Ooooh that smell
I know I been there before
The smell of death surrounds you
One little problem that confronts you
Angel of darkness is upon you
Got a monkey on your back
Stuck a needle in your arm
Just one more fix, Lord might do the trick
So take another toke, have a blow for your nose
One hell of a price for you to get your kicks
One more drink fool, will drown you
Ooooh that smell
Ooooh that smell
Can't you smell that smell
Can't you smell that smell
Ooooh that smell
Ooooh that smell
The smell of death surrounds you
The smell of death surrounds you
Ooooh that smell
Now they call you Prince Charming
Can't you smell that smell
Can't speak a word when you're full of 'ludes
Ooooh that smell
Say you'll be all right come tomorrow
The smell of death surrounds you
But tomorrow might not be here for you
3. Escape.
Because of Stress. (to
help relax)
To reduce pain both
physical and
emotional (to feel
better.)
Curiosity.
Recreation-
excitement-energy.
To be social/lose
inhibitions/fit in.
Addiction.
4.
5. they work! If they didn’t …
they do in fact create at least a
temporary change in how we feel and
act.
6. Brain Basics: The brain consists of many
different types of cells; the cells involved in
storing and processing information are called
neurons.
Your body and brain have over 100 billion
neurons that communicate with each other.
7. Neurons communicate with each other throughout the brain
and body by both electrical signals through the neuron and
chemical messages between them. Neurons look a lot like
trees and their form fits their function.
Think about what trees do over their life, they grow new
branches and roots. So do neurons.
8. Over time they grow to form
networks of communications through
their branches.
9. These networks create our perceptions,
thoughts, and memories.
Consider the brain then as a forest of
specialized cells (neurons) with pathways
(connections) through it that take us to
different experiences.
10. Some parts of the brain send or receive
messages from the body. (sensory and motor
neurons)
Some parts of the brain send and receive
messages to other parts of the brain.
Some parts of the brain are analytical while
others create our moods and emotions.
All of these connections require that the brain
use chemical signals between the various
neurons.
11. The chemical messages are called neurotransmitters.
The many types of neurotransmitters work on a
lock and key model.
12. Dopamine: A reward
neurotransmitter that
causes parts of the brain
to fire creating a
sensation of excitability,
energy, power.
Norepinephrine: (a
chemical in
adrenaline) causing
hyper-vigilance and
excitability.
Serotonin: a
calming, relaxing, focusi
ng neurotransmitter that
is one of the most
common in the brain.
13. Substance P: signals pain in the brain.
Endorphins: The body’s natural pain killers.
14. #1 The drug can chemically
resemble and work like the
actual neurotransmitter.
#2 The drug can stimulate
neurons to release their
neurotransmitters.
#3 The drug can prevent
the reuptake of
neurotransmitters by the
signaling neuron.
15. This is a common drug
used at raves.
It works by blocking the
reuptake of the
neurotransmitter,
serotonin, causing an
increase in the amount of
serotonin to signal other
neurons in the brain to fire,
changing their perceptions.
The individual may then
experience increased
energy, euphoria, and the
suppression of certain
inhibitions in relating to
other people. In other
words, they get high.
16. So… if drugs and alcohol work like the actual
neurotransmitters or work with the brain, why
then can they be a bad choice for us?
17. Illegal-addictive-change
perception to the point of
intoxication causing people to
make poor decisions-benefit is
usually temporary-masks real
issues we need to address-many
have serious side effects both
physical and emotional.
It should also be
noted that drugs
also can cause
serious imbalance
in neurotransmitter
levels in the brain.
18. When the brain chemistry becomes out of
balance this can lead to mental/emotional
disease and other brain disorders. These
changes can become long lasting.
19. Prescription drugs to individuals suffering from a physical or
mental disorder. They are controlled, monitored and legal.
Many carry with them side effects. Despite side effects, the
benefits can outweigh the detriments of the drug.
20. If drugs and alcohol work by imitating, or
releasing more neurotransmitters; doesn’t
that mean the brain must already have
the ability to achieve feelings of
relaxation, well being, energy and
excitability on its own?
21. Our brain has the potential
to reward itself.
This is how we are often
motivated to do things that
require effort.
Many people already take
advantage of this on some
level. You can too!
23. Legal in all 50 states.
Created by your own brain chemistry without the use
of drugs or alcohol.
Work by the release of neurotransmitters under
authentic experiences.
Are free of harmful physical and mental side effects.
Can create positive addictions that benefit the overall
well being of the individual.
24.
25. When we help others
our brain releases
endorphins, and the neurotransmitter dopamine,
these neurotransmitters hit a brain reward button.
26. Regular daily meditation can create tremendous
feelings of well being, peace and tranquility that carry
over into the rest of your day. How does it do it?
27. Regular strenuous exercise elevates energy, mood,
endurance, and tremendous mind and body benefits.
How does it do it?
28. College Study
In a controlled study, college students who exercised
regularly decreased their binge drinking by 30%.
Those who meditated decreased their binge drinking by
30%.
Those who both meditated and exercised regularly
decreased their binge drinking by 60%.
How does it do that?
31. Natural highs require some effort,
knowledge and commitment.
Find something you want and like
to do.
Work at it, practice it, learn about
it.
And you will be able to better
achieve …
32. Health!
Success!
Friendships/Love!
Well Being!
Happiness!
33. Enjoy your brain and exploit its potential to bring
you peace of mind, happiness, and physical well
being for a lifetime.
Editor's Notes
Why do people take drugs (including alcohol)?
What if every time someone took drugs or alcohol it felt like this?
Based on the reasons we listed and their real effects on the mind and body, drugs must offer us something. In other words…
So…How do drugs work? In order to understand how drugs work, you have to understand how neurons work.
The basic neuron
Just like trees neurons are dynamic: they can change over time with experiences.
Neurons work together, and by signaling each other in networks, we learn to perceive our world.
Many of these networks are in parts of the brain that are specialized for different processing and perceptions
The way to understanding drug’s effects on the brain is to understand the chemical messages being sent by Neurons. Do you know the name of the chemical messengers in the brain?
You may have heard of some of the types of neurotransmitters.
All neurotransmitters have specific functions and roles in the brain. Science has identified over 100 different types of neurotransmitters but predict there may be many more.
So… how do neurotransmitters relate to the way drugs and alcohol work on our brains?
It is important to note that some drugs can actually provide benefits to certain individuals.
Obviously the answer is yes!
What is it called when we do something without the use of drugs/alcohol that makes us feel good, happy, relaxed, excited, or content?
Natural Highs … lead to positive addictions. (after slide animations) what are ways to achieve natural highs and what are some positive addictions?
Doing exciting things can release adrenaline and dopamine creating a controlled rush of energy and euphoria.
Because we are complex social organisms we have evolved a brain that allows us to reward ourselves for doing things for others.
Meditation releases stress by reducing/balancing stress hormones and releasing serotonin throughout the brain.
Regular strenuous exercise creates a complex natural high, releasing endorphins, dopamine and serotonin.
They keep us in the moment. They provide us with something to anticipate.Release dopamine, serotonin, adrenaline.
Other Natural Highs (before animation) spending time with your best friend, and there are many more.
So why don’t people just use natural highs instead of drugs and alcohol?
What are the side effects associated with Stress Reduction & Wellness management
